Butterfly Businesses Directory
The following businesses, charities, clubs and community spaces and places, based in and around Sudbury and South Suffolk, display the Pride Butterfly, upholding these commitments to the LGBTQIA+ community:
– We will welcome LGBTQIA+ customers, staff and visitors and will treat everyone with dignity and respect.
– We recognise and do not tolerate harassment, abuse or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
– We will not challenge customers over their gender identity or presentation.
– Where concerns arise, we will make every effort to ensure LGBTQIA+ people can access our services safely and without discrimination.
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Businesses, charities, clubs, community spaces and places listed in alphabetical order:
Balanced Life – Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching – Bury St Edmunds –
www.balanced-life.co.uk
sara@balanced-life.co.uk
Balanced life is an online behaviour change coaching business, running outdoor bootcamps, pilates classes and one-to-one personal training sessions, as well as chair based classes for those that require a little more support.
Breakout – Business Support – Sudbury – www.breakoutservices.co.uk
hello@breakoutforbusiness.co.uk
Breakout is a friendly, professional business support service designed for local businesses, freelancers, and the self-employed who want to grow, stay organised, and feel confident running their business.
Brown Sugar Cafe – Long Melford – www.facebook.com/BrownSugarLM
Brown Sugar Cafe, Hall St, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9JF
Brown Sugar is well-loved cafe in Long Melford for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Owner Rachel serves high-quality coffee, hot drinks, delicious bakes and ice creams. Brown Sugar was a finalist in the Muddy Stilettos Awards Best Cafe Category in 2025.
Cafe Hygge – Long Melford – www.instagram.com/cafehygge_longmelford
Cafe Hygge, Southdown House, Hall Street, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9JL
Cafe Hygge is a Nordic-inspired cafe in the heart of Long Melford. Run by Janet, it serves a variety of hot and cold drinks, and lunches. Alongside their indoor seating, they also have a courtyard garden.
Eliza’s Pantry – Cafe – Long Melford – www.instagram.com/elizaspantry
8 Little St Mary’s, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9LB – elizaspantry8@gmail.com
Cosy cafe in Long Melford, Suffolk where everything is homemade and, specialising in fantastic breakfasts. Open morning to afternoon for coffee, cakes and ice creams from Kellys of Cornwall, their family run cafe team will be ready to welcome you.
Finnegan’s Whiskers – Cat Cafe – Sudbury – www.finneganswhiskers.co.uk
90 North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RF
Serving delicious homemade cakes, brownies, cold savoury pastries and hot and cold drinks, Finnegan’s cat cafe has seven resident cats, allowing people from all walks of life the unique benefits of pet therapy. Unfortunately Finnegan’s Whiskers is due to close by September 2026, so visit while you can.
Gather – Bottleshop and Bar – Long Melford – www.gatherlongmelford.co.uk
10 Little St Mary’s, Long Melford, CO10 9LB – gathermelford@gmail.com
Gather in an independent bottleshop and bar in the heart of Long Melford. Thoughtfully selected wines, beers, and ciders available to take home or drink in. Great drinks, great people, no fuss.
Holly Bullock Hair Studio – Long Melford – www.facebook.com/hollybullockhair
Little St Mary’s, Long Melford, CO10 9LQ – 01787 704172
Holly Bullock Hair is a friendly and inviting hair salon specialising in blondes, balayage, colouring and hair extensions.
Ian Shaw – Counselling – Psychotherapy – Supervision – Little Cornard – www.ianjshaw.co.uk
ian@ianjshaw.co.uk
Friendly, professional counselling and psychotherapy just outside Sudbury. Proudly supporting and very happy to commit to the principles of the Butterfly Businesses scheme.
Jade Wren – Sudbury Drum Teacher – Long Melford www.sudburydrumteacher.com
jadewren52@outlook.com
Face-to-face drum lessons taught from a dedicated drum studio in Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk by a friendly, experienced, patient and qualified teacher.
Jolly Polly and the Pirates – Wedding and Party Band – www.jollypollyandthepirates.com
jollypollyandthepirates@outlook.com
Jolly Polly and the Pirates are a high energy, lively, fun, Suffolk based wedding function band and party band available to hire for your special events!
Lavender Barn Massage & Beauty – Private 1:1 Salon – Glemsford – www.lavender-barn.co.uk
Willow Tree Farm Shop, Lower Road, Glemsford, CO10 7QU – lavenderbarn1@outlook.com
With over twenty years of experience, Lavender Barn is a private, one–to–one luxury salon based in Glemsford, offering massage, facials, and beauty treatments. Located at the peaceful Willow Tree Farm Shop, it is your relaxing escape in the countryside.
Long Melford Community Sports Trust at Stoneylands – Venue – www.facebook.com/p/Long-Melford-Community-Sports-Trust-at-Stoneylands
Stoneylands, New Road, Long Melford, CO10 9JZ – events.lmcst@gmail.com
Long Melford Community Sports Trust at Stoneylands are the home of Long Melford Football Club and an events venue available for hire.
Newlens – AI & Automation Consultancy – www.newlens.uk
mat.keys@newlens.uk
Eliminating the “Admin Tax,” Newlens build workflows that handle the repetitive work while keeping you in control. No black boxes. No long-term contracts. Just automation that works the way you need it to. They work with UK SMEs nationally and serve Suffolk businesses locally.
Painters at the Angel – Cafe – Sudbury – www.paintersattheangel.co.uk
43 Friar Street, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2AG – tracycleet@gmail.com
A warm and welcoming atmosphere greets you at Painters at the Angel cafe with plenty of seating inside as well as a relaxing, garden. The ideal destination for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea, with plenty of treats to tempt you at any time of the day.
Prado Lounge – Cafe and Bar – Sudbury – www.thelounges.co.uk/prado
15 – 16 Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA
A neighbourhood café / bar open all day every day on Market Hill in Sudbury. Visit us for a coffee, a drink or something to eat in a relaxed comfortable environment.
Queer Walks Needham – Needham Market – www.instagram.com/queerwalksneedham
Free LGBTQIA+ social walks in the beautiful countryside surrounding Needham Market. Meeting monthly, with walks no longer than six miles. Send an Instagram DM to join – @queerwalksneedham
Rizzo Sews Studio – Sewing Shop – Long Melford – www.rizzosewsstudio.co.uk
rizzosews@gmail.com
With a bricks and mortar fabric and sewing shop scheduled to open at the beginning of October 2026, Rizzo Sews Studio will be an inclusive space where crafty people can come and find community. There will be machines in the shop so people can sew as well as finding bits for their next project in the shop.
Sudbury Arts Centre – Performance, Heritage and Community Space – Sudbury www.sudburyartscentre.com
St. Peter’s, Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA – info@sudburyartscentre.com
A breathtaking performance, heritage and community space set within the stunning former medieval church of St. Peters in the heart of Sudbury. The venue and cafe / bar is open to the general public Thursday – Saturday and during the many events held at the centre.
Sudbury Sessions – Live Music – Sudbury www.sudburysessions.com
Gainsboroughs House, 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU -andy@sudburysessions.com
The Sudbury Sessions are intimate live music listening events held on the last Friday of every month in the long gallery at The Watering Place, Gainsborough’s House. They have a great bar and pre-show dining.
thebestof Sudbury – Business Support – Sudbury – www.thebestof.co.uk/local/sudbury/
sudbury@thebestof.co.uk
thebestof Sudbury is the ultimate local business guide; our mission is to take the stress out of finding great, recommended local businesses – we assess them, so that you don’t have to! Then we promote them through a variety of marketing streams.
The Vintage Bloom – Florist – Long Melford – www.thevintagebloom.com
2 Elizabeth House, Long Melford, CO10 9JF – thevintagebloom@aol.com
With a passion for flowers, The Vintage Bloom supply fresh flowers for all occasions. A family business and fifth generation of shopkeepers starting in Naples, Italy, then London, and now Long Melford. They sell indoor and outdoor plants, bouquet vases and helium balloons for various occasions plus much more.
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