Port Community Fund
The Port Community Fund from Suffolk Community Foundation supports research-led projects that address local challenges and promote wellbeing in Felixstowe, The Trimleys, Ipswich, and Woodbridge.
Funder: Suffolk Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 19, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £2,000 per grant; core and project costs supported.
Summary: Supports grassroots charities and community organisations in Felixstowe, The Trimleys, Ipswich, and Woodbridge to address local needs and promote wellbeing.
Key Information: Social enterprises are not eligible; only formally structured charitable groups may apply.
Description
The Port Community Fund, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation, is a pooled fund supported by local shipping and transport businesses to strengthen grassroots charitable and community organisations in Suffolk. Since its inception in 2008, the fund has focused on supporting those who live and work in Felixstowe, The Trimleys, and areas of deprivation in Ipswich and Woodbridge. Grants are provided for projects and core costs that address priority local issues, foster community cohesion, promote health and wellbeing, tackle disadvantage, and help build sustainable, supportive communities.
