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

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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