East Suffolk Communities Team

08/07/2026

Hi
FOUND ..Phone handed into the community help hub this afternoon found outside, please call in tomorrow to collect if its yours!!!!

03/07/2026

☀️ Bookings are now open for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme!

Families eligible for benefits-related free school meals, vulnerable children, or those with additional needs can now book places on a fantastic range of free activities for eligible children and young people aged 5–16.

🎨 With more than 50 programmes and almost 10,000 activity places available, there’s something for everyone – from football, theatre and arts & crafts to exciting water sports.

Running from 20 July to 1 September, the programme provides fun, enriching experiences that help children develop new skills, build confidence, stay active and make new friends. Every activity also includes a free meal and promotes healthy food choices through nutritional education.

To find out more and to book activities, follow the links below.

03/07/2026

We have new opportunities to join our team in East Suffolk:

- Occupational Therapist
Applications close 3 July

- Pride in Place Programme Manager (Felixstowe)
Applications close 12 July

- Pride in Place Programme Manager (Lowestoft)
Applications close 12 July

Find out more and apply using the link in the comments.

29/06/2026

📢 East Suffolk Council’s Carlton Colville, Kessingland, Southwold and Villages Community Partnership has today launched a new small grants scheme!

The fund aims to support projects that strengthen local ties, enhance wellbeing or improve access and inclusion in the area.

💷 Grants of up to £1,500 are available for:
- Community, voluntary and Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations
- Town and parish councils within the area

Looking to apply? Make sure you get your application in before the closing date on Monday 27 July.

To find out more about the grants scheme and to apply, follow the link below.

21/06/2026

This little chap has been found and its at the kids hub tent waiting for his owner!! Come see us to get your free lost child wrist band 🤩 First Light Lowestoft

20/06/2026

Heading to First Light with children this weekend?

The Community Help Hub and volunteers have got free wristbands. Not only are they a great souvenir, but they're invaluable if a small person gets lost. Last year the team reunited several families and the wristbands meant we could do it quickly and efficiently.

There are other giveaways including reusable water bottles (that you can fill up for free at the water points) and lots of information about ESC Community programmes.

19/06/2026

Come and see the team First Light Lowestoft and talk about HAF!!

15/06/2026

01/06/2026

Sign up below!!