Suffolk Community Foundation

Inspiring local giving and philanthropy to improve lives in Suffolk

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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Suffolk Refugee Sewing Group

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

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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

An invitation to Suffolk Voluntary Sector Leaders

An invitation to Suffolk Voluntary Sector Leaders

An invitation to Suffolk Voluntary Sector Leaders Thursday 22nd September 12:30pm Hosted by Melanie Craig,Chief Executive, Suffolk Community Foundation We deeply value the trusted partnerships that we continue to build and strengthen with Suffolk’s voluntary sector,...

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

It is with deepest sadness that we mourn the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. All at Suffolk Community Foundation are so grateful for her tireless, loyal service to Suffolk, our United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. We extend our sincere condolences to all the...

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Let’s Rock Festival of Suffolk finale

Let’s Rock Festival of Suffolk finale

1000 tickets have been donated to local charities and those they support.  (Let’s Rock – Saturday 10th September)UK Live, organisers of ‘Let’s Rock’ have donated 1,000 tickets so that local charity and community groups and those they support can join in the...

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Have you ever dreamed of having your own private pub in your back garden, at an event, sports club or a big family party? Well here’s your opportunity thanks to @greeneking_official who will give your event the extra WOW factor as they drive the pub to wherever you are in #Suffolk.

#greeneking #pub #pint #beer #suffolk #event #party #garden

Check out Lot 14 the website - link in bio
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Number 1 @top50gastropubs  in the UK @unrulypig is supporting #SuffolkHighSheriffAuction donating a delicious lunch or dinner for two with bottle of house wine! 

Why not check out the other incredible lots to and get bidding to support #SuffolkCharities. Link in Bio.

#suffolkhighsheiffauction #suffolkauction #charityauction #top50gastropubs #suffolkdining #visitsuffolk 

@unrulypig @top50gastropubs @thesuffolkspy @opentableuki @eadt24 @ipswichstar24 @buryfreepress @suffolk.news @itvanglia @bbceastofengland @suffolkfreepress @suffolkmag @logicdesignagency @ginageelong
At #SuffolkCommunityFoundation we are so very grateful to all the auction donors, most of which are at the heart of Suffolk. @chestnutcraftedhospitality have so generously donated the ULTIMATE SUFFOLK SAFARI with overnight stays, dinner, bed and breakfast at 3 of their beautiful Suffolk pubs with rooms @thepackhorseinn , @theshipatdunwich and @thecrownstokebynayland .

Please see link in bio to bid.

THANK YOU to auction site @lacyscottandknight and @the_saleroom 
 for 0% commission to allow 100% raised to go to #Charity #SuffolkGiving

#visitsuffolk #suffolkstaycation #suffolkhotels #suffolkdining #suffolkhighsheriffauction #suffolkauction #charity #charityauction 

@chestnutcraftedhospitality @thepackhorseinn @theshipatdunwich @thecrownstokebynayland @eadt24 @ipswichstar24 @ipswichstar24 @buryfreepress @suffolk.news @itvanglia @bbceastofengland @suffolkfreepress @suffolkmag @logicdesignagency @ginageelong @thesuffolkspy
There's still time to #SupportSuffolk in the #SuffolkHighSheriffAuction which includes this fantastic lot from @winecellarbse 

Join @winecellarbse  with up to 20 guests and taste eight wines alongside delicious British charcuterie and cheese to nibble on throughout. You will be taken on a journey around the world showcasing wines that are unique in their nature and style. From indigenous grapes to unheard-of regions, you are sure to find your next favourite tipple....

View Lot 5 for further information. #Biddingisopen

Link in Bio

#suffolkhighsheriffauction #suffolkauction #charityauction #winetasting #visitsuffolk 

@winecellarbse @thesuffolkspy @ourburysteds @burystedmundsandbeyond @eadt24 @ipswichstar24 @buryfreepress @suffolk.news @itvanglia @bbceastofengland @suffolkfreepress @suffolkmag @logicdesignagency 
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