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# Ipswich construction firm donates £44,000 to 26 local charities in 2024
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-construction-firm-donates-44k-to-26-local-charities-in-2024/
- Published: 2024-12-23T10:15:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-09T13:07:29.000Z
- Description: Barnes Construction has donated an incredible £44,291 to charities across East Anglia in 2024, with staff fundraising contributing £10,000 to support causes ranging from homeless shelters to wildlife trusts.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Business, Grants, Donations & Fundraising, #article, Barnes Construction, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters**: The donations represent a significant commitment to supporting local charitable organisations at a time when many are facing increased demand for their services.

**The big picture**: The Ipswich-based construction firm has distributed funds to 26 different organisations, including:

- Local charities such as [Bows & Arrows](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/bows-arrows/), [Suffolk Community Fund](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/suffolk-community-fund/), [Suffolk Mind](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/suffolk-mind/) and [Lighthouse Women's Aid](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/lighthouse-women-s-aid/)
- Regional medical services including Ipswich Hospital Charity Trust, [ESNEFT](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/esneft/) and [East Anglian Air Ambulance](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/east-anglian-air-ambulance/)
- Local sports clubs Kesgrave Kestrels and [Rotary Club of Ipswich](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/rotary-club-of-ipswich/)
- Environmental organisations like World Land Trust, [Suffolk Wildlife Trust](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/suffolk-wildlife-trust/) and [Suffolk Tree Warden Network](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/suffolk-tree-warden-network/)

![The team at Barnes Construction outside their offices in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1734948662-barnes-construction-team-outside-their-offices-in-ipswich-1.jpg)

The team at Barnes Construction outside their offices in Ipswich (Sky Revolutions)

**Staff involvement**: Employees raised £10,000 through various events including:

- The annual 'Not Fayers Golf Day' at Rushmere Golf Club, raising £6,000 for Amend
- A Santa float collection in Broke Hall, gathering £1,226 for [Genesis Orwell Mencap](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/genesis-orwell-mencap/)
- Participation in events like the 'Whole Hog Muddy Run' and 'Wear it Pink Day'

Joint managing directors Mark Hart and Bob Steward said: "A huge thank you and well done to everyone who took part and helped us in being able to donate this amount of money to these amazing charities and good causes."

**Recent initiatives**: The company's latest fundraising efforts included:

- Staff volunteering with Ipswich Greyfriars Round Table's Santa float
- A Christmas Jumper Day raising £210 for Save the Children UK

**The bottom line**: Barnes Construction's charitable giving spans multiple sectors, from healthcare to environmental conservation, with a particular focus on supporting organisations working within their local community.

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