Central Fund

Funding

Up to £5,000

Location

East of England, England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Central Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations in Suffolk. You can apply for core costs, project costs, or equipment. It includes access to the Suffolk Giving Fund, which awards grants four times a year. Applications are accepted year-round, so there is no fixed deadline to worry about.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must operate in Suffolk
  • Must be a charity, voluntary or community group, or eligible CIC or social enterprise
  • Grant must be under £5,000
Who is this for?

This grant is for charities, voluntary groups, community organisations, and eligible CICs or social enterprises based in Suffolk. It is designed for those who do not fit a more specific named fund offered by Suffolk Community Foundation. It is not for businesses or individuals.

No published award history for Suffolk Community Foundation. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Suffolk Community Foundation

This is the central fund for grants up to £5,000, including access to the Suffolk Giving Fund which awards grants four times a year. Applicants should use this fund in the first instance unless a named fund better suits their organisation. It is open all year round and covers core costs, project costs, and equipment under £5,000.

How to apply

Applications are accepted year-round through Suffolk Community Foundation. You should check whether a more specific named fund suits your work before applying to this central fund. Apply directly via the Suffolk Community Foundation website.

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Last updated: 16 August 2026