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Ipswich.love: The grassroots platform reframing a town's story
Ipswich.love began with a logo and a feeling. The town deserved better than being a political punchline.
Ipswich domestic abuse charity expands services for vulnerable women
P.H.O.E.B.E, the region's only specialist black and minoritised domestic abuse charity, has doubled its refuge capacity in Ipswich with the acquisition of a second property to support women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
Suffolk appoints new Armed Forces Commissioner
Andy Smith has taken over as Suffolk's Armed Forces Commissioner, chairing the covenant board and championing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Local men 'refused' prostate cancer tests by GP surgeries, charity screening reveals
Seven GP surgeries around Ipswich were cited as having previously refused prostate cancer tests, according to men attending a recent screening event.
Award-winning film brings Suffolk domestic abuse stories to national stage
Suffolk Building Society's film, created with Lighthouse Women's Aid, won the Silver award in the 'Corporate Cause' category at the Smiley Charity Film Awards on 21 March.
New £200,000 funding scheme targets social mobility improvement
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched a new funding programme to help organisations tackle inequality and improve social mobility across the region.
Ipswich Town legend hosts quiz night raising £1,578 for hearing dogs charity
Town legend Russell Osman led eight rounds of trivia at Kesgrave Community Centre, helping All About Hearing support deaf individuals.
Special event marks Suffolk Community Foundation's 20th anniversary
More than 350 guests gathered at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds to celebrate two decades of grant-giving that has distributed £46m across Suffolk.
Daughter's marathon tribute to honour hospice that cared for her mum
Rachel Cooper is turning personal loss into positive action by taking on the London Marathon to support St Elizabeth Hospice's vital work.
From adversity to advocacy: How Max Thomas is preserving Ipswich's Windrush legacy
When Max Thomas was 15, he was told his future would be "factory, prison or dole."
How Ipswich charities can secure a spot on new Monopoly board
The makers of Ipswich's new Monopoly edition are reserving three spaces specifically for local charities, with nominations closing this Saturday.
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