Doing Good

Our commitment to community impact

At Pound Gates, our core values drive us to make a meaningful impact beyond business. Our commitment to community involvement is more than just a belief, it’s part of who we are. Through dedicated initiatives, we’re making a difference close to home and across borders. Locally, our efforts focus on three key areas to support our communities, while overseas, we’re committed to education and empowerment initiatives in Kenya. Together, these programs bridge the gap between business and lasting community impact.

 

Explore below to learn more about our initiatives and the positive change they create.

Suffolk Community Foundation has enjoyed a successful partnership with the team at Pound Gates since 2013. We are proud to have been able to support and facilitate their commitment to doing good in the local community, resulting in grants worth more than £50,000 being awarded via their Acorn Fund. It is a pleasure to work alongside such a passionate and community-focused business, and we look forward to continuing our journey together to make Suffolk a better place for all.

Making a difference at home

The Acorn Fund

Since 2013, in partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation, we have awarded grants totalling £55,000 to local health and wellness charities and causes.

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Ipswich Sporting Lunch Club

In 2015 we co-founded and now co-sponsor Ipswich Sporting Lunch Club, a SportsAid initiative that supports young athletes in Suffolk who aspire to compete at Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, World and European Levels.

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Local charitable support & staff initiatives

We actively support local charities, particularly through initiatives that involve our staff. Our team benefits from paid volunteering days to engage with causes that they care deeply about.

Making a difference at home

The Acorn Fund

Since 2013, in partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation, we have awarded grants totalling over £50,000 to local health and wellness charities and causes.

Find out more

Ipswich Sporting Lunch Club

In 2015 we co-founded and now co-sponsor Ipswich Sporting Lunch Club, a SportsAid initiative that supports young athletes in Suffolk who aspire to compete at Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, World and European Levels.

Find out more

Local charitable support & staff initiatives

We actively support local charities, particularly through initiatives that involve our staff. Our team benefits from paid volunteering days to engage with causes that they care deeply about.

Overseas: Education and empowerment in Kenya

The Soma Leo Foundation

The Soma Leo Foundation is a charity, established by Pound Gates in 2015. It supports The Soma Leo Academy in Nyiera, Kenya, which today serves approximately 175 primary students and provides assistance to neighbouring schools and the community.

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£227k

Donated to causes 2015-2025

£55k

Donated to Acorn Fund causes

93

Young Athletes Supported

Real stories, real change

Lasting change

From 2015 to March 2025, we contributed over £227,000 to various charities and causes. Our approach extends beyond financial aid; we are committed to building stronger, more resilient communities through financial contributions, volunteering, resource sharing, and advocacy.

As catalysts for change, we do more than contribute, we connect, collaborate and create lasting impact.

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