The Saxmundham and District Community Development Partnership Ltd

Prior to the granting of CIC status (December, 2007), The Saxmundham and District Community Interest Company (SADCIC) was formerly a company, limited by guarantee known as The Saxmundham & District Community Development Partnership.

“The Saxmundham & District Community Development Partnership Ltd” (SADCDP) was formed in February 2007, after several public meetings. It has a board of directors who represent various community interests but make decisions for the benefit of the whole community. The directors are all unsalaried volunteers. the social enterprise converted into a Community Interest Company in December 2007.

The creation of local community development companies is actively encouraged by the Government and the SADCDP was formed with the local support of Saxmundham Town Council , Suffolk Coastal District Council,The Suffoplk Coastal Local Strategic Partnership, Suffolk County Council and the Big Lottery Fund.

Throughout 2007 2008 SADCIC conducted an audit of local amenities and facilities, and consulted with residents, and other local organisations, on their needs and wants.See the "reports & publications" page for more information and the results and recommendations.

A Business Plan with priorities will be drawn up in the latter half of 2009.

Subject to funding, construction of the Communit Enterprise Centre could start as early as 2011.

See the "reports & publications" page for more information and the Action Plan (part of the Saxmundham Community Plan).

To support the objects and priorities of the Saxmundham & District Community Development Plan (as defined by the Saxmundham & District survey of all interested parties), and in particular those projects listed in the Plan for which the lead agency is listed as the Saxmundham and District Community Interest Company.
To promote and further social inclusion and cohesion, and improvements in the quality of life of those living in Saxmundham and the surrounding villages.
To promote urban and rural regeneration.
To promote the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation.
To involve all sectors of the community, including young people, in the objects and running of the Company.
To support all aspects of education, training and learning.
To further such other charitable purposes as the Partnership may decide.


Phil Peeling	4 Heron Road, Saxmundham, IP17 1WR
Robin Potter	Dennys Farm, East Green, Kelsale, Saxmundham, IP17 2PH
Don Tricker	2 Fitzgerald Mews, Saxmundham IP17 1XP
Ron Warren	Hurts Hall, Saxmundham, IP17 1ER