This Small Charity Week (23 – 28 June), Bury Drop In is proud to join a national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK. This year’s campaign shines a spotlight on financial resilience, recognising the incredible efforts of small charities to keep delivering, even as costs rise and funding falls.

Small Charity Week highlights the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector, which supports millions of people and communities every day. Resilient charities create stronger communities, but many are now under more pressure than ever.

In West Suffolk, small charities like Bury Drop In play a crucial role in providing vital services supporting people in Bury St Edmunds who are homeless and vulnerably housed, offering a safe space, a home-cooked meal and signposting to local agencies such as the West Suffolk Council Rough Sleeper Service and NHS Health Outreach.

We are proud to be part of this collective effort to recognise the power of small charities in our local communities. Small Charity Week is not only a chance to say thank you but also an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local charities through donations, fundraising, and volunteering. With many small charities facing the risk of closure, celebrating this week is more vital than ever.

Throughout the week, Bury Drop In will be sharing posts across social media: Facebook and Instagram. We invite the community to come together in recognition and support of the incredible resilience of small charities.

​Sarah Elliott, CEO of NCVO said “Small charities are the beating heart of our sector and the communities they serve. But many are now under extraordinary pressure. Costs are rising, income is falling, and demand for their support is soaring. This year, Small Charity Week shines a spotlight on financial resilience. It’s a moment to celebrate the impact of small charities, highlight the challenges they face, and call for the recognition, funding and policy change they urgently need.”