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 new piece of interactive gaming equipment has arrived at Ipswich Hospital Children's Department. Read how it is brightening the hospital experience for children and young adults. Read more
A chance to read about our wonderful supporters, their fantastic fundraising news and the difference they've made.
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
Hospital supporters have already raised £3,968 of a £4,000 target for Colchester Hospital’s Neonatal Unit, following the premature birth of baby Jude Williams. 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
A wonderful cake sale took place, to fundraise for Breast Care Services and Cancer Care Services at Ipswich Hospital. Read about how much they managed to rasie! Read more
28 golfers assembled at Felixstowe on another glorious early autumn day for the 5th Colchester & Ipswich Charity Golf Day. Read more
The much-loved Hospital Hero Hike made a triumphant return on Saturday 4 October 2025, with around 100 participants lacing up their boots to take on the 21-mile challenge from Colchester Hospital to Ipswich Hospital. Read more
Kidney cancer patients receive thoughtful care bags and comfort cushions from the charity Futter to support them on their journey. Read more
The ever-popular Hospital Hero Hike returns this October, giving walkers the chance to explore the East Anglian countryside and raise vital finds in support of patients and staff across East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Read more