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VCFSE Funding Summit for Babergh Mid Suffolk organisations (06/11/25)
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Summary
Conference for Voluntary Community Faith Social Enterprise and Funding Sector for Babergh Mid Suffolk organisations at the Blackbourne Centre, Bury St EdmundsDetailed description
Join us for a dynamic and collaborative in person event designed to support and empower Suffolk’s Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise sector in Babergh and Mid Suffolk. Places are limited to two per organisation and booking of the event and workshops in advance is essential. Arrivals are from 9am. The event programme will start at 9.30am. You can view the whole programme here https://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Strong-foundations-brochure-2-1.pdf
Your confirmation email will provide the booking links to secure your workshop place. Workshop places are limited, so secure your preferred workshops early.
This session is one of the available options for training and support available to Babergh Mid Suffolk VCFSE organisations as part of the ‘Strong Foundations: Stronger Futures’ programme. Download the programme here to see the full range of training and support available. https://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Strong-foundations-brochure-2025.pdf
Hosted by Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils in partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation and Community Action Suffolk, this half-day event brings together local leaders, funders, and VCFSE staff, trustees and volunteers to share insights, build connections, and strengthen our collective impact.
What to Expect:
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Hear from Laura Butters and Councillor Teresa Davis, Debenham Green Cabinet Member for Thriving Communities, Mid Suffolk District Council on the importance of working together to build thriving communities.
Sector Insights
Hannah Bloom (Suffolk Community Foundation) presents the State of the Sector Report 2025, offering a snapshot of current challenges and opportunities.
Interactive Workshops(They are repeated twice and you will have the opportunity to choose two)
Workshop 1: Writing Successful Funding Applications – Jess Prosser, Suffolk Community Foundation
Workshop 2: Trustee and Volunteer Support & Responsibilities – Kerry Overton, Community Action Suffolk
Workshop 3: Safe, Sound, Funded: Safeguarding Essentials for Funded Projects – Jacqui Wilkinson, Community Action Suffolk
Meet the Funders & Support Providers
Connect directly with representatives from Suffolk Community Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund, Community Action Suffolk, Babergh & Mid Suffolk Grants Team, and Suffolk County Council.
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy a relaxed lunch and the chance to build relationships with peers and partners across the sector.
View the full programme here. https://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VCFSE-Summit-6-Nov-25-1.pdf
This event is a valuable opportunity to gain practical knowledge, explore funding opportunities, and strengthen your organisation’s foundations.
About Community Action Suffolk
We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers, is supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.
We provide (or signpost) whatever is needed behind the scenes to enable this, so you can concentrate on doing what you do best – making Suffolk an incredible place in which to live and work.