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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.
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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