Suffolk People
Suffolk is a county that keeps on giving. We are blessed with stunning countryside, a rich history and a host of amazing places to eat and drink. Each month we talk to leading local residents to find what they love most and would recommend to others.
For the first My Suffolk interview of 2021 we’ve asked Stephen Singleton MBE, founding CEO of Suffolk Community Foundation, to reflect on the year that has passed and what we can look forward to. Over the past 12 months the Foundation has distributed 885 grants to Suffolk charities and community groups worth £4.92M. In partnership with its donors and local charities this work has reached an amazing 205,646 direct beneficiaries. Suffolk has raised almost £2M for the Foundation’s Coronavirus Community Fund and over £200K for this year’s Surviving Winter Appeal so far
For the first My Suffolk interview of 2021 we’ve asked Stephen Singleton MBE, founding CEO of Suffolk Community Foundation, to reflect on the year that has passed and what we can look forward to. Over the past 12 months the Foundation has distributed 885 grants to Suffolk charities and community groups worth £4.92M. In partnership with its donors and local charities this work has reached an amazing 205,646 direct beneficiaries. Suffolk has raised almost £2M for the Foundation’s Coronavirus Community Fund and over £200K for this year’s Surviving Winter Appeal so far
Jill Barrett is the owner of Barretts of Woodbridge – a vibrant and independent store specialising in inspiring and beautiful home furnishings. Along with her partner and fellow Director, Michael Grist, they are proudly leading this thriving 50 year old business through the most trying of times for the high street
Jill Barrett is the owner of Barretts of Woodbridge – a vibrant and independent store specialising in inspiring and beautiful home furnishings. Along with her partner and fellow Director, Michael Grist, they are proudly leading this thriving 50 year old business through the most trying of times for the high street
Roz Eminson is Suffolk’s High Sheriff, a role that has its roots in Saxon times and has existed for over 1,000 years. Appointed by the Queen, it is a voluntary, non-political and unpaid role that lasts for one year
Roz Eminson is Suffolk’s High Sheriff, a role that has its roots in Saxon times and has existed for over 1,000 years. Appointed by the Queen, it is a voluntary, non-political and unpaid role that lasts for one year
Rev. Canon Sally Fogden MBE was a member of the first group of women to be ordained in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich in 1994. She is founder and chair of the Suffolk branch of the Farming Community Network, the driving force behind the Addington Fund. She is also founder of the Rural Coffee Caravan and was one of the first recipients of the Suffolk Medal.
Rev. Canon Sally Fogden MBE was a member of the first group of women to be ordained in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich in 1994. She is founder and chair of the Suffolk branch of the Farming Community Network, the driving force behind the Addington Fund. She is also founder of the Rural Coffee Caravan and was one of the first recipients of the Suffolk Medal.
Dancer, academic, researcher, editor, choreographer and dance visionary Dr Scilla Dyke founded Suffolk Dance which would herald a sea change in the UK Arts world. The project became what is now known as DanceEast celebrating its 10th anniversary this autumn. She was awarded an MBE for services to dance, an honorary doctorate from UEA and an honorary fellowship from the University of Liverpool
Dancer, academic, researcher, editor, choreographer and dance visionary Dr Scilla Dyke founded Suffolk Dance which would herald a sea change in the UK Arts world. The project became what is now known as DanceEast celebrating its 10th anniversary this autumn. She was awarded an MBE for services to dance, an honorary doctorate from UEA and an honorary fellowship from the University of Liverpool
Professor Chris Green formed Trianon Music Group in Ipswich in1959 and has been Artistic Director ever since. Chris was awarded the OBE in 1995 for services to communities in East Anglia. He was the Founding Director of Essex Radio FM and Breeze AM, Founding Director of the Chelmsford and District MIND Centre and was among the first academic staff appointed to the Open University
Professor Chris Green formed Trianon Music Group in Ipswich in1959 and has been Artistic Director ever since. Chris was awarded the OBE in 1995 for services to communities in East Anglia. He was the Founding Director of Essex Radio FM and Breeze AM, Founding Director of the Chelmsford and District MIND Centre and was among the first academic staff appointed to the Open University
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