Suffolk Community Foundation
Also known as: The Community Foundation for Suffolk, The Suffolk Foundation
The promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Suffolk including but not limited to the advancement of education, the protection of good health both mental and physical and the relief of poverty and sickness.
Activities & Mission
The promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Suffolk including but not limited to the advancement of education, the protection of good health both mental and physical and the relief of poverty and sickness.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,806,252 | £7,303,675 | £6,909,106 | £25,761,812 | £445,766 | 19 / 2 |
| 2024 | £6,257,477 | £4,605,575 | £4,261,079 | £26,560,166 | £681,588 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,584,519 | £5,529,075 | £5,178,261 | £23,470,676 | £930,944 | 16 / 25 |
| 2022 | £7,497,876 | £5,726,605 | £5,450,950 | £23,678,801 | £515,128 | 18 / 120 |
| 2021 | £5,420,302 | £5,098,367 | £4,879,983 | £21,995,514 | £491,962 | 14 / 75 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Community Foundation
What does Suffolk Community Foundation do?
The promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Suffolk including but not limited to the advancement of education, the protection of good health both mental and physical and the relief of poverty and sickness.
How much income did Suffolk Community Foundation report in 2025?
Suffolk Community Foundation reported total income of £6.81m and reported expenditure of £7.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Suffolk Community Foundation?
Suffolk Community Foundation has a program ratio of 101.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Suffolk Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Suffolk Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 2005 as charity number 1109453. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Suffolk Community Foundation?
Suffolk Community Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Suffolk Community Foundation operate?
Suffolk Community Foundation operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Suffolk Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Suffolk Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109453.
Details
Unit 3-3A
The Peninsula Business Centre
Wherstead
IPSWICH
IP9 2BB
Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Community Foundation for Suffolk
- The Suffolk Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated