Growth Fund

Growth Fund

Visit our pages below to find out who has benefitted from the Growth Fund.  The Growth Fund is there to support our churches to engage creatively in mission.  As a diocese we are focused on Growing in God in depth, influence, number and younger, creating flourishing congregations making a difference (based on the Five Marks of Mission agreed by the Anglican Communion in 1984).   

 


Christmas Trail 2021 - St Martin's Church, Trimley

Creating an interactive nativity trail in their churchyard for all to enjoy.


Easter 2022 - St Peter and St Paul's Church, Kedington

A focus on Easter for Growing Younger and Growing in Number.


Families returning to Church - Christ Church Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds

Growing Younger project at Christ Church Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds invites families back into church with a warm welcome


Family Faith Project - St Mary's Church, Mildenhall

St Mary's Church, Mildenhall, provide "Storytime" reading books to 26 families for them to complete a Bible reading together.


The Toast Rack Project - St Michael's Church, Framlingham

St Michael's Church, Framlingham, feed their local community through the Toast Rack Project.


Establishing Events and Church Presence - St Mary the Virgin, Kentford

St Mary the Virgin, Kentford, revitalise their community by investing into their church events.


Wild Church Project - Martlesham with Brightwell

Martlesham with Brightwell Parishes celebrate their Wild Church services growing in popularity.


All Things Bright and Beautiful Project - All Saints Church, Chevington

All Saints Church in Chevington host an open garden event to show the splendour of the natural world we all share.


Family Craft Packs for Easter Project - St Mary's Pakenham

St Mary's Church in Pakenham decided to add a little extra wonder to their Easter service by giving out family craft packs.


Christmas Cheer Project - Stradbroke Parish Church

Stradbroke Parish Church Christmas Cheer event spread festive joy to all ages.

Stourhead Benefice | Mission to Children

9th February 2026

Stourhead Benefice used their Growth Fund grant to fund their “Mission to Children” project.

‘The Grumpy Owl' and the 'Joy of Christmas’ tours | Blyth Valley Churches

9th February 2026

Blyth Valley Churches used their Growth Fund to work alongside local schools to deliver two different workshops, “The Grumpy Owl” and “The Joy of Christmas” respectively.

St Michael’s Baby and Toddler Group | Martlesham with Brightwell

14th November 2025

Martlesham with Brightwell received a grant of £1500 to assist with the launch of their toddler group in January 2025, which immediately attracted large numbers.
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