Community

Serving East Suffolk communities by delivering essential local services such as housing, waste collection, and planning—focused on improving daily life and supporting sustainable growth across the region.

The Suffolk Coast Ltd, established in 2012, is the official Destination Management Organisation for East Suffolk. It promotes the Suffolk Coast as a visitor destination and supports long-term tourism strategy to boost the region’s appeal and visitor economy.

The community centre is available for private and community hire  and hosts a range of activities from lunch clubs to art groups and more. The large hall (capacity – 120 people / 70 seated at tables) also has an enclosed garden area suitable for outdoor activities an functions. Facilities include a well-equipped catering-standard kitchen, WiFi and PA system

Formed in 1914, Aldeburgh United Charities has the aim of aim of supporting various charitable causes within the local community. It is particularly known for annual fundraising events, which are often highlights in the town’s social calendar. The charity plays a vital role in improving the lives of many individuals and contributing to the overall well-being of the community.

The civic society for Aldeburgh, aiming to care for and nurture the character of the seaside town and its surroundings on the East Coast of Suffolk. Through regular meetings and a calendar of social events, members and like-minded individuals with an interest in the town come together to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of public amenities and features of historic interest .

Aldeburgh Library is one of Suffolk’s 45 Community Libraries and is open daily. It offers free WiFi, plus access to computers, photocopying and laminating, as well as regular library services and a home library service. Skills development courses are run here for all to enjoy through the Aldeburgh Libraries Foundation.

A charity dedicated to providing, preserving, maintaining and upgrading the flood defences on the river walls, always taking into account the conservation and protection of the natural environment, flora, fauna, features of historic interest and the landscape and beauty of the Alde and Ore.

The new Alde & Ore Community Partnership, formed to help deliver an Estuary Plan for the Alde and Ore area with every parish bordering the two rivers having a seat on the Partnership.

A membership organisation for the protection and preservation of the valley of the River Alde, an essential part of the Suffolk coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  It also ensures the upkeep of public footpaths and sponsors the Butley Ferry, an historic row-boat ferry across Butley River in operation during the summer months courtesy of volunteer oarsmen.

Aldeburgh’s Roman Catholic church looks out to sea from The Terrace at the top of the town steps. Despite its crenelated porch, flint façade and truncated round tower, it is not as old as it may first appear, dating from around 1925 and displaying an Arts & Crafts movement influence. Aldeburgh’s Catholic parish extends to include All Saints, Leiston.

Aldeburgh parish church with its 14th century tower, mighty south porch and impressive, welcoming interior is well worth a visit. Inside, its memorials include a stunning stained glass window tribute to Sir Benjamin Britten by renowned artist, John Piper. It is part of the Alde Sandlings Benefice.

The Old Generator Station in Aldeburgh is a renovated community hub featuring a public bar, café, big screen, hall, meeting room, snooker mezzanine, and changing facilities—offering a versatile space for events, socialising, and local activities.

The Aldeburgh Library Foundation is a charity which supports Aldeburgh library by running a wide range of income-generating community education courses from art to Zumba. Course information is provided via the Aldeburgh Arts website.

Providing volunteer-run transport services to people in Aldeburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham, Framlingham, Woodbridge and surrounding villages when access to public transport is unavailable. Vehicles are wheelchair accessible. Enabling people who may need a little more assistance to remain independent and get out and about. Also minibus hire to local community groups to support their activities.

Montessori nursery for children aged 2 to 4 years, matching school term opening. A close caring community with links to all local primary schools, operated on Montessori ethos, married with early years foundation stage: following the child and tailored to their needs and development, to support independence and readiness for primary school.

Local group of the Ramblers, covering the area of Suffolk Coastal between the Deben and the Blyth. Also organisers of regular guided walks around the East Suffolk area.