Suffolk County Council
Fund projects that help make Suffolk safer, cleaner and more sustainable.
For decades, local governments in Suffolk have been working to create a more sustainable future for Suffolk residents. Now Suffolk County Council are inviting you to join the movement by launching the Sustainable Suffolk Investment. They are initially looking to raise up to £1 million to help fund projects that will help to cut Suffolk’s carbon emissions and in turn make Suffolk a greener and cleaner place to live. And through the Sustainable Suffolk Investment you can help make that vision a reality.
These projects will be delivered by Suffolk County Council as part of Sustainable Suffolk – an initiative involving all of Suffolk’s councils (district, borough and county) and the Police and Public Health services in Suffolk, who are all are working together to create a more sustainable county for its current residents and future generations.
This is a chance for local people to have an active role in combatting the climate crisis in Suffolk. Local people will be able to both reap the benefits that the projects have on our county and receive a monetary return on their investment. Additionally, as this method of funding projects is more cost-effective for councils, investing makes taxpayer money in our county go further.
Get involved in Sustainable Suffolk Investment
Learn moreBoosting local investor impact
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, one of the UK’s leading social and impact investors, is boosting the impact of local support for council green investments on Abundance. For every pound invested by local residents, Esmée will invest alongside, part-matching 50% of the investment – helping accelerate progress on the climate projects that matter most in your community.
A simple way to make direct green investments
Our council green investments are a simple way to invest in a greener future, with a range of features that can help them fit into your financial plans.
Online account
Sign up online for a free account. Open to UK residents 18+.
Invest from £5
A low minimum investment, so it’s open to everyone.
Low risk
There is no record of a council defaulting on its debts. Learn more.
Regular interest
Receive interest back every 6 months, to withdraw, or reinvest.
Tax free investing
Choose to invest through an IF ISA and pay no tax on your interest.
No fees
There are no fees for investing. None at all.
Investment history
| Investment | Interest | Term | Amount raised | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Suffolk Investment 1 | 4.0% p.a. | 5 years | £1m (target) | 1 December 2025 |
More about council investments
Why invest
To make a difference on climate change we need a green transformation across our entire society. Our council green investments are a unique way for anyone to support essential local climate action.
Look after your financial future
Our council green investments offer a valuable low risk, stable and flexible option that can help support your financial plans - whether you are growing your nest egg or want to generate an income.
Know what your money is funding
Our council green investments comply with the Green Loan Principles, which means that investors know exactly what green projects your money is being used to fund, and receive regular updates across the investment term.
Risks of investing
Rising costs, increasing demand for services, and cuts in central government funding have all put council budgets under strain. But investing in councils remains low risk due to the way they are regulated.