Connecting causes that matter with people who care
We provide grants to help charities and community organisations who are supporting local people facing disadvantage, to improve their lives.
We do this by working with individuals, families, businesses, professional advisors, and charitable trusts, helping them to fund local groups that are tackling the issues they care about most.
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We understand the vital role of Suffolk’s community groups and grassroots charities in making a difference in people’s lives.
We champion your organisation by connecting you with our donors and funds which will support you to be stronger.
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The benefit of working with us is that we have the connections and experience to help you give to the issues you care about.
Every gift, large or small, makes a positive difference to individuals and to communities right here in Suffolk.
What we do
Our work is set against the current backdrop of rising levels of need in Suffolk, with an estimated 75,000 now living in poverty.
Partnering with the VCFSE sector demonstrates that the will in Suffolk to provide support remains undiminished.
Professional Advisors
We have the privilege of building long-term and trusted relationships with many professional advisors and their clients.
An advisor’s expertise, when combined with the Foundation’s deep knowledge of local need, continues to provide wonderful opportunities for those who care about Suffolk to realise their charitable ambitions locally.
We provide a range of options for private clients, including:
- Legacies & gifts in wills
- Transferring the burden of running a charitable fund
- Creating a personal fund
- Creating a memorial fund
- Trust transfers
Latest News
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Hannah Bloom becomes Chief Executive
Hannah Bloom has officially become Chief Executive of Suffolk Community Foundation as of Monday 10 February. Hannah joined the Foundation in March 2024 as Director of Philanthropy and Engagement. She brought with her extensive charity and voluntary services...
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Last week, Jess and Evie (who spent a weekl with us on work experience) visited the @brsnewmarket in Newmarket.
The British Racing School and its Pony Academy (previously funded by @suffolk_giving) enhances social mobility for young people aged 8 to 25 by harnessing their interest in horses to provide access to education, training, and employment opportunities that may have previously seemed out of reach.
Each year, it supports approximately 500 children and young people and 100% of the Foundation Course students go on to secure employment within horse racing yards. It was such an inspiring morning - spending time with the horses, meeting some of the students and hearing about the incredible impact the school has on so many young lives.
Thank you for showing us around!
#horseracing #equestrianjobs
We`re very pleased that the Suffolk Carers Fund was commended at last week`s Suffolk and North East Essex ICS `Can do` Health and Care Awards 2025!
The Suffolk Carers Fund has been created by @suffolkcountycouncilofficial and aims to support adults providing unpaid care and support to adult family members and friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill, due to frailty, physical, emotional and/or mental health issues including addiction.
Please visit our website for more information about the fund, link in bio.
#localimpact #charitablegiving
Suffolk Community Foundation and @sizewellc are delighted to announce that @greenlighttrust has been awarded £14,755 in the latest round of funding.
Helena Harris, Head of Operations said: “We are really pleased to receive funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund and are excited about our new partnership with Wardens Trust. This funding will enable us to deliver nature-based activities for local people within a beautiful space at Wardens Trust.
People will be able to come together in a calm and inspiring environment, engage in well-being and wood-crafting activities and have lunch around a campfire, which will be specially built. They will also be able to learn more about Wardens Trust and volunteering opportunities should they wish to do so.”
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23m to local charities, community groups and organisations which are delivering projects that benefit communities located closest to, and most impacted by, Sizewell C development activity site.
@suffolk_giving @bbceastofengland @eadt24
#sizewellc #communityfunding #eastsuffolk #charitablegrants #suffolkcharities #sizewellccommunityfund #suffolkcommunityfoundation
Nicki visited Hope for Tomorrow Mobile Cancer Unit in Sudbury recently.
@hopefortomorrowcharity is a charity that supports cancer patients by providing mobile cancer care units to NHS Trusts across England. Founded in 2003 by Christine Mills in memory of her husband, the charity aims to reduce the stress of long-distance travel for treatment. The mobile units bring chemotherapy closer to patients, visiting community locations like health centres and supermarkets. This helps reduce travel time, costs, and waiting, while offering care in a more comfortable setting. With 13 units operating in 9 counties, the charity supported nearly 30,000 treatments in 2022/23.
The charity received funding from our Suffolk Giving Fund, a private fund and the Miller Fund last year. The unit visits Sudbury and Newmarket every week. Nicki was very impressed with the set up and the collaboration between the NHS (which pays for staff and treatment costs) and the charity which pays for the vehicle and all the running costs.
#localimpact #suffolkcharity #charitablegiving #NHS
Here are James and Sarah from our Sizewell C Community Fund team at @firstlightlowestoft. They had a fantastic day on the beach and in Kensington Gardens, spreading the word about the fund by speaking to charities and voluntary organisations.
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23m to local charities, community groups and organisations which are delivering projects that benefit communities located closest to, and most impacted by, Sizewell C development activity sites in East Suffolk.
Find out more at www.sizewellcfund.org.uk
@sizewellc
#communityfunding #sizewellc #eastsuffolkcharities #charitablegrants #sizewellccommunityfund #suffolkcommunityfoundation
Thank you @lowestofttowncouncil for hosting the principal celebrations for this year`s Suffolk Day. What a glorious morning it was! The proclamation was beautifully read by students from East Point Academy, The Benjamin Britten Academy and @ormistondenes and we all enjoyed music from the Suffolk Chamber Orchestra.
The Suffolk Medal was also given out to five worthy recipients by our Lord Lieutenant, Clare, Countess of Euston. Citations were read by Suffolk High Sheriff Gulshan Kayembe DL.
If you are a resident of Suffolk, you can nominate someone for a Suffolk Medal. Please visit www.thesuffolkmedal.org.uk for more information.
@suffolkcountycouncil @eastsuffolkcouncil @lowestofttowncouncil @discover.lowestoft
#SuffolkDay2025 #SuffolkMedal #celebratethesunrisecounty #lowestoft
Photo credit: @lowestofttowncouncil
