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What
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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
Danielle Waller joins Suffolk Community Foundation
We are delighted to welcome our new Director of Grants & Impact, Danielle Waller, to the Foundation. Danielle has spent over two decades working in the voluntary, non-for-profit and charity sectors where she has enjoyed working for local, national and...
Community projects receive £550,000 funding boost
Nine local organisations have benefited from a total of over a half a million pounds in the latest round of funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund. £550,000 was awarded by Suffolk Community Foundation in the third round of funding, bringing the total support...
Making the topic of tax a little less daunting
We work with professional advisors across Suffolk to support their clients to explore their philanthropic giving options and how they can have the greatest impact with their giving. Whilst we are well placed to advise on philanthropy and support local grassroot...