Suffolk Chamber auction raises £8,000 for four charities

The event was organised by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and was held at the 140th annual black-tie Prestige Dinner at Milsoms Hall, Kesgrave.

The money raised will be split between Access Community Trust, Headway Suffolk, St Nicholas Hospice Care, and Suffolk Family Carers.

The auction saw prizes donated by local businesses.

Attendees participated enthusiastically in the auction, which featured an array of prizes donated by local businesses (Image: Submitted)

Suffolk Chamber president Nick Evans said: “We are thrilled to announce that this year’s auction raised £8,000 for four incredibly deserving Suffolk based charities.

"It’s a true testament to the collective spirit of the Suffolk business community.

"Each of these charities makes a vital difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals across our region, and we’re proud to support them in their mission.”

The charities and the work they do were outlined by the chamber.

Access Community Trust was originally founded as a homeless night shelter in Lowestoft, but has expanded its reach over nearly 50 years, now offering homelessness support across East Anglia and providing mental health and wellbeing services to vulnerable people of all ages.

Headway Suffolk provides rehabilitation, advice, and support services to individuals aged 16 and over who have sustained brain injuries through trauma, stroke, or other neurological conditions.

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce auction raises £8k for charities (Image: Submitted)

St Nicholas Hospice Care offers professional support and clinical care to individuals and their families during some of life’s most challenging moments, providing a wide range of services, from medical care to bereavement support.

Suffolk Family Carers, supporting family carers for more than 35 years, offers guidance, emotional support, and advocacy services to family carers of all ages.

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Dugmore said: “Our charity auction not only adds excitement to the evening but, more importantly, it allows us to give back to the community that supports us.

"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated and bid on prizes."