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Charity ball aims to raise £38,000 for solar panels at children's hospices

Local firm Sunlite Group is hosting a fundraiser to install solar panels at two East Anglian Children's Hospices, potentially saving the charity nearly £150,000 over 20 years.

The big picture: The charity ball on 6 September seeks to raise £37,982 to install solar PV systems at EACH hospices in Ipswich and Cambridge. This green energy initiative could significantly reduce the charity's electricity costs.

Treehouse Hospice in Ipswich
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Solar PV systems will be installed on the Treehouse Hospice in Ipswich

By the numbers:

  • Estimated savings at Tree House Hospice (Ipswich): £58,156 over 20 years

  • Projected savings at Milton Hospice (Cambridge): £88,808 over 20 years

  • Combined estimated savings: £146,964 over two decades

Why it matters: The substantial energy cost savings could allow EACH to redirect funds to other aspects of children's hospice care.

Key details:

  • Venue: Venue 16 in Ipswich

  • Date: 6 September, starting at 18:00

  • Ticket price: £76 + VAT (includes welcome drink and 2-course meal)

  • Entertainment: Auction, raffle, live music

How to participate: For tickets, contact tia@sun-lite.co.uk or call 01473 599300.

The bottom line: Sunlite Group describes EACH as "a charity that is very close to our hearts" and hopes to "smash" the fundraising target with community support.

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