Suffolk Good Neighbour Network
Good Neighbour Schemes are local voluntary groups who support those in need of help in their community.
In 2017, Community Action Suffolk received funding from the Big Lottery, now the National Lottery Community Fund to increase the number of schemes in Suffolk and support those already operating around the county, with the overarching aim of the project being to develop active neighbourhoods to build resilient communities through the scaling up of the Suffolk Good Neighbour Network.
The Suffolk Good Neighbour Network can be found at SuffolkGoodNeighbours.co.uk. You can visit here for everything around Suffolk Good Neighbours including: up to date Good Neighbour news, resources, a map of our schemes, frequently asked questions and more!
To find out more, or to discuss joining the Network contact Janet Perry, Community Action Suffolk’s Good Neighbour Network Development Officer via email [email protected]
What is a Good Neighbour Scheme?
A Good Neighbour Scheme is a voluntary initiative run by a group of local residents who want to help their people in their locality to enjoy a better quality of life by offering them support with every day tasks. This helps to build a stronger and more resilient community where people know each other and help out where needed. The schemes are generally operated via a mobile phone held by a volunteer who will put users in touch with a volunteer who can help them.
Joining The Suffolk Good Neighbour Network
The Suffolk Good Neighbour Network is open to all voluntary, community, or social enterprise organisations, who are committed to creating a safe & sustainable community support group or Good Neighbour Scheme in their area. Membership is free and you will receive access to support, our resources & toolkits, and email updates when we have relevant news, information, or networking and learning opportunities to share.
Where are the schemes and how do I contact them?
There are a number of schemes at present across Suffolk, serving dozens of parishes and tens of thousands of people. Here is a list of the schemes and their contact numbers:
Babergh & Mid Suffolk
| Groups In Our Network | Contact Tel No |
|---|---|
| Acton Good Neighbour Scheme | 07598 905184 |
| Bacton, Cotton & Wyverstone Good Neighbour Scheme | 07980 948641 |
| Bildeston Community Support Group | 01449 257136 |
| Brantham Good Neighbour Scheme | 07541 359036 |
| Chelmondiston Good Neighbour Scheme | 01473 780408 |
| Clare Liaison and Support Project | 07724 698283 |
| Claydon & Barham Good Neighbour Scheme | 07925 667671 |
| Coddenham Community Response Group | 01449 760313 |
| Dagworth, Old Newton & Gipping (DONG) GNS – Offering Vaccination Lifts | 07925 959605 |
| Holbrook Helpers | 0333 335 5387 |
| Lavenham Good Neighbour Scheme | 07922 850082 |
| Long Melford Good Neighbour Scheme | 07504 249179 |
| Shotley & Erwarton Good Neighbour Scheme | 07799 873881 |
| Stowupland Good Neighbour Scheme | 07591 539621 |
| Stradbroke & Wilby Good Neighbour Scheme | 07749 445531 |
| Stutton Support Network | 01473 327753 |
| Tattingstone Good Neighbour Scheme | 07895 052086 |
| Woolpit Good Neighbour Scheme | 07738 756470 |
East Suffolk
| Groups In Our Network | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| Aldeburgh (AGNES) Good Neighbour Scheme | 07773 031064 |
| Aldringham cum Thorpe Good Neighbour Scheme | 07521 047843 |
| Bungay Good Neighbour Scheme | 0330 3652995 |
| Framlingham – Hour Community | 01728 440511 |
| Halesworth and surrounding villages – Isolation Busters | 01986 875600 |
| Halesworth Bus Buddies (Bus service offering help) | 01986 875900 |
| Leiston Good Neighbour Scheme | 07724777465 |
| Melton Good Neighbour Scheme | 0333 3355366 |
| Orford, Gedgrave & Sudbourne Hall Good Neighbour Scheme | 01394 450235 |
| Southwold Voluntary Help Centre | 01502 724549 |
| Snape Good Neighbour Scheme | 07541 754426 |
| Hollesley, Boyton& Shingle Street Good Neighbour Scheme | 07707850126 |
| Rendlesham Good Neighbour Scheme | 07486 551004 |
| IP17 GNS – Saxmundham, Kelsale-cum-Carlton & Benhall & Sternfield Good Neighbour Scheme | 0333 3355266 |
| Theberton and Eastbridge Good Neighbours | 01728 830780 01728 831812 |
| Wickham Market Good Neighbour Scheme | 07914 494108 |
West Suffolk
| Groups In Our Network | Contact No |
|---|---|
| Barrow & Denham Good Neighbour Scheme | 07930 328930 |
| Barton Mills Good Neighbour Scheme | 07419 211040 |
| Great Barton Good Neighbour Scheme | 07732 876725 |
| Haverhill Good Neighbour Scheme | 01440 712858 |
| Horringer Good Neighbour Scheme | 07532 274795 |
| Lakenheath Good Neighbour Scheme | 07857 801802 |
Ipswich
| Groups In Our Network | Contact No |
|---|---|
| IP3 Good Neighbours | 03337729343 |
The purpose of the Suffolk Good Neighbour Network
To bring Good Neighbour coordinators together through an annual meeting, direct contact and regular bulletin emails which enables them to:
- Discuss relevant current issues
- Share good practice
- Offer peer support
To find out more, or to discuss joining the Network contact our Good Neighbour Network Development Officer via email [email protected]
I’m interested in starting a Good Neighbour Scheme, what do I do?
Contact Teresa who will talk you through the necessary steps:
Teresa Farley at Community Action Suffolk
Tel: 01473 345389
Email: [email protected]
