The Gift of Christmas: A Community Celebration of Giving

A special event celebrating the incredible work of local charities and fostering meaningful connections across our community.

Join us this festive season for The Gift of Christmas a heart-warming evening bringing together local businesses and charities to celebrate community, connection, and giving back.

Instead of ticket costs, we’re inviting you to make a pledge of support whether that’s time, financial donations, or collaboration to help make a difference this Christmas.

Charities Attending

We’re proud to be joined by:

• St Nicholas Hospice Care – compassionate end-of-life care and family support
• 4YP (Suffolk Young People’s Health Project) – wellbeing support for young people
• Iceni – supporting families affected by addiction
• SARS (Suffolk Accident Rescue Service) – providing critical medical response across Suffolk
• Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – transforming lives through partnership and training
• Suffolk Mind – promoting mental health and wellbeing across our community
• Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity - help take care of patients and staff at your local hospitals and healthcare centres
• Lofty Heights - supporting vulnerable people across Suffolk, Norfolk and beyond.
• St. Elizabeth Hospice - people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses
• Suffolk Refugee Support - Helping refugees and asylum seekers in Suffolk
• Home Start - Creating a society where children thrive through healthy relationships with their peers
• Brave Futures - support service for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse

All are seeking pledges of time, funds, or collaboration to continue their vital work.

A Festive Evening to Remember

Father Christmas and his elf will be attending as they need your help to spread cheer by bringing a gift to add to his sack as they are collecting essential items plus a few little luxuries to share with those in need in our local community this Christmas.

Plus enjoy live music from a choir performing pop and Christmas classics

Why Attend

• Connect with inspiring local charities
• Showcase your business’s community spirit
• Discover meaningful ways to collaborate and give back

Get Involved

This is a free event and all businesses are welcome, but we kindly ask each business to make a pledge of support.