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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.
Our impact last year
We work with around 1,000 donors who range from individuals, companies and community groups to charitable trusts and the public sector. Our collective efforts are creating positive change across Suffolk.
Since 2005, we have awarded
11,740 grants totalling £46.8m
across 3,346 local charities and community groups
Cohere Arts CIC participant
“At no point during any part of it did I feel disabled, and I think that’s really important … These projects fill the void in my life that was created by losing my sight.“
Reach Community Projects
“Always a positive experience working with SCF! Thanks for all your support. You always go the extra mile, your correspondence is polite and friendly and you’re incredibly knowledgeable.“
Maurken Fund Holder
“Having a fund with Suffolk Community Foundation connects me with so many wonderful local charities that I wouldn’t otherwise be aware of.“
Surviving Winter Campaign
For 15 years, Suffolk Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter Campaign has helped protect some of the county’s most vulnerable residents from the harsh realities of winter.
This year, we’re continuing to evolve our approach to meet the changing needs of our communities. That’s why, in 2025/26, we’re inviting local charities and community groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver practical, impactful projects for older people.
Latest News
East of England Co-op’s Community Cares Fund awards over £100,000 to 30 organisations across the region
Pictured: Re-engage, who received funding towards telephone befriending and tea parties for older people living in Suffolk The East of England Co-op Community Cares Fund is administered by Suffolk Community Foundation working with Essex and Norfolk Community...
Brand New Podcast Series The Change Makers by Sir Tom Hughes-Hallett launches
In this exciting new podcast series, Sir Tom Hughes-Hallett (@SirTomHH) interviews founders of charities social businesses and social movements, highlighting the wonderful work been done right here in the UK. After a successful business career - Tom ran Marie Curie -...
£300,000 boost received by local charities supporting mental health in Suffolk
Suffolk Community Foundation’s ‘Equity in Mind Fund’ has recently awarded £300,000 to 6 Suffolk charities and community groups. The fund, which was launched earlier in the year by Suffolk Community Foundation in partnership with Suffolk and North East Essex ICS, met...