Over the years the museum has been supported by a number of trusts, foundation and individuals. Here are some them and the projects they’ve helped fund.

• Heritage Lottery Fund
• Suffolk Environmental Trust
• Garfield Weston Foundation
• JP Getty Trust
• Foyle Foundation
• The Tanyard Trust
• The Friends of the Museum of East Anglian Life
• Suffolk County Council
• Mid Suffolk District council
• The Leslie Mary Carter Charitable Trust

have all helped fund the Abbot’s Hall project.
PRISM – For the reconstruction of the Mortlock building

Barbara Whatmore Trust – For Redisplay of Grundisburgh Smithy

Suffolk Environmental Trust – For River Rattlesden Nature Reserve

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation – For our work in well-being and participation