About
Suffolk Community Foundation is a charitable organization that serves the county of Suffolk, England. As a community foundation, it works to connect donors with local causes, manage charitable funds, and provide grants to support community projects and charitable organizations across the region.
Funding Opportunities
Surviving Winter 25/26
Surviving Winter is Suffolk Community Foundation's annual appeal to support vulnerable people through the coldest months of the year. For 15 years, it has raised vital funds to help older and disadvantaged people stay warm, well and connected. In 2025/26, local charities and community groups can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver practical projects – from warm spaces and community meals to fuel support and winter wellbeing packs. By working with organisations rooted in their communities, the appeal ensures that donations reach those most in need quickly and effectively, making a real difference to lives across Suffolk. The fund is designed to help vulnerable older people (aged 60+) stay warm, safe, fed, and connected this winter. Projects should focus on essential needs such as heating, food, and access to services rather than non-essential activities. The fund relies on donations and may have delays or reopening periods depending on funding availability.
Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner's Fund
Grants of between £2,500 and £20,000 are available for services that reduce crime and disorder and support victims of crime. The fund is looking for strong applications that demonstrate delivery on key areas of the Police and Crime Plan, specifically commissioning services which support victims of crime and investing in initiatives which reduce crime, disorder, offending and prevent victimisation. Applications must address objectives within the Police and Crime Plan, clearly identify gaps in service provision, and use data and evidence from previous work. Written evidence of agreed referral pathways must be provided with applications. The fund targets adult offenders, children and young people (offenders, at risk of offending and exploitation), communities at risk of or affected by crime, and victims of crime (excluding domestic abuse and sexual violence). All applications must show impact against outcomes such as improved confidence and safety, increased education and employability, reduced offending and violence, or improved mental health. Match funding will enhance the chance of success, especially where partnership working is evidenced.
Port Community Fund
The Port Community Fund (PCF) is a unique coming together of local shipping and transport businesses to support charities and good causes. Founded in 2008, the PCF enables these businesses to create a joint approach to fundraising, pooling their funds to have a greater pot from which to support local causes and build closer relations within the local community. The aim of the Port Community Fund is to support a wide range of grassroot Suffolk based charitable and community organisations supporting those that live and work in Felixstowe and The Trimleys, and areas of deprivation in Ipswich and Woodbridge. The Fund offers standard grants up to £2,000 to support local community issues and initiatives addressing priority needs. The main aim of the grant programme is to support local solutions to meet local needs, promote community cohesion, develop sustainable and supportive communities, tackle disadvantage, and promote health and wellbeing.
Harwich Haven Authority Fund
The Harwich Haven Authority Fund provides grants to support charitable activities being delivered in specific Suffolk postcodes (IP1-IP15). The fund supports projects that promote water-based activities, maritime sector careers, maritime safety, mariner welfare, environmental protection, education of children, physical and mental health and wellbeing, and support for the underprivileged, socially excluded, and LGBTQIA+ community. Multi-year funding may be considered for up to 3 years. The current round is particularly interested in applications for projects that will benefit the environment, build community resilience, and promote health and wellbeing through nature-based projects. This fund is managed by Suffolk Community Foundation, which works closely with stakeholders to support local charities and community groups throughout Suffolk.
Suffolk Carers Fund
This grant programme has been created by Suffolk County Council 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. The objective of the fund is to enable adult unpaid carers (aged 18+) who are supporting other adults, to sustain their caring role and increase their feelings of wellbeing, choice, and control. The fund seeks to help family members and friends recognise their role as unpaid carers at an early stage, support unpaid carers to access opportunities which sustain and improve their physical and emotional health and wellbeing, and enable those with caring responsibilities to fulfil their educational and employment potential, build and maintain their social connections and have time for relaxation. The programme is particularly interested in grassroots and community organisations run by/for adult carers, innovative projects that fill gaps in current provision, and activities that provide short breaks away from caring responsibilities.
Stimulus Fund
The Stimulus Fund was established by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) to expand tennis in Suffolk to the widest possible community by providing funding for small schemes aimed at increasing the number of players in both junior and younger adult age-groups. SLTA is looking to discover and exploit a wider vein of talent by taking tennis further into the community socially and geographically, and by giving the opportunity to play to those who have not had the chance before. Grants of up to £1,000 are available for charitable, voluntary and community groups to support local grassroots projects that are looking to promote tennis in areas of deprivation (including rural) and help those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable. The fund encourages young people up to the age of 30 to enjoy or return to the sport of tennis with the emphasis on increasing membership and making tennis sessions sustainable. Applications will be considered for activity camps that include other sports where tennis is a major part with an experienced tennis coach supporting the sessions.
Sizewell C Community Fund
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23 million over the next decade for charities, community groups and social enterprises delivering projects that benefit local communities in East Suffolk. The focus of the fund is on reducing the impact of the construction of Sizewell C nuclear power station and leaving a legacy of benefit in the most affected communities. Priority is given to projects that benefit communities located closest to the development and activity sites, show the greatest potential for reducing the longer-term effects of Sizewell C construction activity, are supported by the wider community, provide a positive and sustainable legacy, and bring people together in the community. By addressing the economic, environmental, and social needs of local residents, the fund aims to enhance quality of life and wellbeing. The fund offers two grant programmes: Small Grants of up to £10,000 per year (maximum £30,000 over 3 years) and Large Grants over £10,000 per year with no maximum amount, though subject to proportionality considerations.
Martineau Care Fund
The Martineau Care Fund provides grants to purchase daily living equipment and to provide support for people facing illness or disabilities in Suffolk who are unable to afford the costs themselves. Grants of up to £1,000 are available for equipment such as mobility aids, specialized equipment to aid independence and wellbeing, special software for PC access, domestic appliances necessitated by illness or disability, bedding including protective covers and special mattresses, and respite care support in exceptional circumstances. All applications must come from Registered Health and Social Care Professionals (such as Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, or Health Visitors) on behalf of individuals. The beneficiary must have an authenticated medical condition or need. Applications seeking funding for daily living equipment will only be considered if the equipment is not supplied by the NHS, Suffolk County Council, or other statutory providers. Two comparative quotes must be submitted with applications (with some exceptions), and payment is made directly to the supplier. The fund also considers hardship funding distributed through partner organizations to cover items arising as a direct consequence of illness or disability, including heating costs, clothing required following illness or surgery, and travel costs for hospital appointments.
Cancer Community Partnership Fund
This funding has been made available by the Suffolk & NE Essex Integrated Care Board (SNEE ICB) to support the achievement of an increase in the proportion of those diagnosed with early-stage cancer (Stage 1 & 2). Total funding available is £200,000 across Ipswich and East, West Suffolk, and North East Essex. The Fund aims to achieve its outcomes through four key indicators: increased uptake of National Screening Programmes, early cancer diagnosis through improved signs and symptoms awareness, reduced health inequalities and improved access for Inclusion Health populations, and personalised care approaches. The fund supports projects that facilitate timely presentation through increased uptake of screening programmes and improved education/awareness of early cancer signs and symptoms. Applications are welcomed from not-for-profit organisations and public sector partnerships to deliver education, targeted screening initiatives, reduce barriers to healthcare access, and provide support for communities with lower rates of participation in national screening programmes or higher cancer risk.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 21
- Active Now
- 9
- Source Domain
- suffolkcf.org.uk
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