More than 160 brave fundraisers stepped over the edge of Ipswich Hospital’s iconic tower this weekend, behind every abseil was a personal story of gratitude, resilience, remembrance and hope. Read more
Our team of dedicated runners have successfully completed the London Marathon, raising over £36,000 so far for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more
Local community groups have come together to support the Time Garden Appeal, which aims to create a calm, peaceful outdoor space for end-of-life patients, their families and loved ones at Ipswich Hospital. Read more
Thanks to the generosity of supporters of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, a new state-of-the-art electronic bike (e-Bike) has been funded for Colchester Hospital’s cardiology team. Read more
A chance to read about our wonderful supporters, their fantastic fundraising news and the difference they've made.
A popular charity golf day has raised £2,235 to support the Critical Care Units at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals. Read more
A group of dedicated fundraisers will take on an extraordinary 64-mile walk from Capel St Mary to The Gate in Caister this week as they aim to raise a total of £10,000 for two charities close to their hearts. Read more
We were delighted to welcome Lewis, Erin and little Jude to Colchester Hospital recently to present an amazing cheque for £5,791.25 in support of the Neonatal Unit. Read more
An Ipswich Hospital patient has marked her 50th birthday by asking friends and family to donate to the hospital team caring for her, instead of buying presents. Read more
Brave fundraisers took on a 135ft descent in wet and windy conditions down Ipswich Hospital's iconic tower this weekend, raising more than £60,000 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more
Rainbow Pharmacy Superintendent Pharmacist Ashwin Bhatt will take part in the Extreme Abseil on Saturday 6 June in support of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity and its Time Garden Appeal. Read more
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A dedicated group of fundraisers known as the Brain Buddies have raised an incredible £52,929 to support people affected by cancer and brain tumours, following a year of inspiring challenges and overwhelming community support. Read more
Our incredible Physiotherapy and CCU teams have successfully completed their 24 Hour Static Bike Ride, raising more than £2,700 for critical care patient rehabilitation. Read more
A teenager from Ipswich is preparing to take on Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Extreme Abseil in memory of their dad, Matt Nicholls, after turning down the chance to do it alongside him last year. Read more
There’s less than a week left to visit a powerful and uplifting art exhibition supporting Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, at Colchester Hospital. Read more
George Chilvers from Ipswich, is preparing to take on the London Marathon this month, inspired by his father’s cancer journey and the care his family has received from local hospital teams. Read more
Ben Page, general manager for Emergency Medicine across East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), is preparing to take on the London Marathon this month to raise funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more
A Suffolk man diagnosed with stage four cancer is preparing to take on the London Marathon 2026 to give back to the hospital teams who are supporting him through his treatment. Read more
A Suffolk dad is preparing to run two marathons on consecutive weekends in memory of his wife, while raising funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Radiotherapy Fund. Read more
Local Dad George Foster, will be taking on the 26.2 miles at the London Marathon on 26 April 2026 to raise funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Baby Bereavement Group, honouring the memory of his daughter Olive. Read more
Roses and rose arches have been planted in the Colchester Hospital Wellbeing Garden following a community planting event held on Saturday 24 January 2026. Read more
From patients and families who have experienced exceptional care, to NHS leaders who see the impact of charitable support every day, their stories reflect courage, gratitude and hope. Read more
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity is celebrating the incredible fundraising efforts of Puddle Ducks, whose 2025 Pyjama Week campaign raised £2,988.75 for the Neonatal Unit at Ipswich Hospital. Read more
Patients receiving treatment in Ipswich Hospital’s Woolverstone Centre will benefit from new comfort-focused equipment thanks to the continued generosity of a local family business. Read more
16th annual Santa Fun Run, held on Sunday, (30 November) in Colchester Castle Park, brought together around 350 festive runners, raising an impressive £17,500 to support patients, staff and services across East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Read more