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St Elizabeth Hospice reveals dates for Suffolk-wide art trail
Ipswich will host 33 decorated hare sculptures this summer, with the art trail expanding to four other Suffolk towns for the first time.
Council to award £259,000 in community grants for 2025/26
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will meet next week to approve vital funding for local charities and community groups, with proposed grants totalling £259,000 for the coming financial year.
Council staff cycle 1,170 miles for hospice art trail
Suffolk County Council staff have surpassed their 900-mile cycling target, raising more than £1,100 for St Elizabeth Hospice's upcoming summer art trail.
Suffolk Mind helpline secures £26,000 after record-breaking 33,000 calls
Suffolk Mind's helpline will continue operating for at least six months after receiving doubled donations through a match funding scheme, following its busiest ever year with 33,000 support requests.
Pyjama-clad night walkers to light up Ipswich for hospice
Hundreds of supporters will don their brightest sleepwear for St Elizabeth Hospice's 19th Midnight Walk after last year's event raised £135,000 for vital care services.
Ipswich charities receive £340,000 from Sizewell C community fund
Two Ipswich-based charities have secured major funding boosts totalling £339,287 from the latest round of Sizewell C community grants. Home-Start in Suffolk and Headway Suffolk will use the money to expand their support services across East Suffolk.
East of England homelessness programme shortlisted for national award
A programme that helps homeless people across East Anglia rebuild their lives, including 65 households in Ipswich, has been nominated for a prestigious national award that could bring £5,000 to expand its vital work.
Fundraiser hits 76% of target as £6,040 raised for missing Ipswich father's family
The community has rallied together to support the family of Chris Caesar, with over 146 people donating to help his partner and daughters while search efforts continue. The fundraiser has now reached more than three-quarters of its £8,000 target.
Sizewell C boosts historic ship project with £20,000 sponsorship
Nuclear power station Sizewell C has become the latest corporate sponsor of the Sutton Hoo ship reconstruction, donating £20,000 to help bring the ancient vessel back to life.
Local theatre group brings inspiring true story of Calendar Girls to Henley
Henley Players are bringing the heartwarming tale of courage and friendship to life this May, while raising funds for Cancer Support Suffolk.
Two local hospices grow money from trees
A joint initiative between St Elizabeth Hospice and East Anglia's Children's Hospices has marked its fourth year by collecting a record number of Christmas trees while raising vital funds for patient care.
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