Listings

ACE


Independent charity supporting citizen and self-advocacy for people with learning disabilities or difficulties.
Address: C/o Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1BE
Telephone: (01449) 678088.
Fax: (01449) 616185.


Age Concern Suffolk


Charity shop in aid of Age Concern, a charity working with and for senior citizens in Suffolk, campaigning on their behalf and providing direct services and support.
Address: 45a Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1AH
Telephone: (01449) 774777.


British Heart Foundation


Charity shop for the British Heart Foundation, which carries out pioneering research, supplies and promotes prevention information and activities, and provides care and support for heart patients.
Address: 12 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1AD
Telephone: (01449) 678127.


Cancer Research UK


Shop generating money for Cancer Research UK, a national charity and leading independent funder of cancer research in the UK.
Address: 8 Old Fox Yard, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1AB
Telephone: (01449) 616053.


Lions Club of Stowmarket and District


Local branch of the Lions Club International, a large volunteer service organisation which aims to serve and improve communities through local events and international programmes. Visit website for current events diary.

Mid Suffolk Crime Prevention Panel


Independent group of local people working in partnership with the community, the police and other agencies to reduce criminal activity and anti social behaviour. Visit website for e-mail contact.

Midsuffolk Action in Partnership


Charity providing help and support to the voluntary sector, including training courses, funding advice surgeries, free IT support, low cost meeting space, and the loan of an exhibition trailer for promotional or rural outreach work.
Address: Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1BE
Telephone: (01449) 673947.


Needham Market Internet Cafe


Non-profit, community-based, organisation, with membership open to people living or working in the Needham Market area. Free computer access with high-speed internet. Selection of hot snacks and drinks available.
Address: Youth Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8BB
Telephone: (01449) 722660 .


No Limits


Online resource for disabled young people in Suffolk, with plenty of information and links relating to coping with and improving everyday life.
Telephone: (01473) 341878.


Oxfam GB


International, non-governmental organisation with a worldwide reputation for excellence in the delivery of aid and development work, raising money locally through its charity shops. Beside secondhand items, shops also sell a selection of fairtrade comestibles.
Address: 48 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1AH
Telephone: (01449) 674068.


Rotary Club of Gipping Valley


Global organisation of working or retired business and professional people, aiming to raise funds for charities, assist the local community, and support national and international organisations and causes. Weekly meetings at The Cedars Hotel in Stowmarket. Visit website for e-mail contact details.
Address: The Cedars Hotel, Needham Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2AJ
Telephone: (01449) 612668.


Rotary Club of Stowmarket


Global organisation of working or retired business and professional people, aiming to raise funds for charities, assist the local community, and support national and international organisations and causes. Weekly meetings at The Cedars Hotel in Stowmarket, visit website for current contact details.
Address: The Cedars Hotel, Needham Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2AJ
Telephone: (01449) 612668 .


SIM - Serving in Mission


International, interdenominational, Christian mission agency devoted to showing Christian compassion and sharing the message of Christ around the world.
Address: Wetheringsett Manor, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5QX
Telephone: (01449) 766464.
Fax: (01449) 767148.


Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association


Organisation providing health and social support for the armed forces and their families, and to the ex-service community.
Address: Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1BE
Telephone: (01449) 672222 or 615039.


Sound Sense


Support services for organisations and individuals who help people make music in their communities, including raising awareness of issues in community music, giving helpful advice and contacts, and running a membership scheme.
Address: 7 Tavern Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1PJ
Telephone: (01449) 673990.
Fax: (01449) 673994.


St Elizabeth Hospice


Charity shop for St Elizabeth Hospice, a charity which cares for patients with active, progressive and advanced illness. Care focuses on quality of life, providing relief from pain and comprehensive support for family and carers.
Address: 12b Bury Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1HA
Telephone: (01449) 615808.


Sue Ryder Care


Charity shop in aid of Sue Ryder Care, a charity specialising in palliative and neurological care and homecare, providing expertise and support to improve quality of life and help people retain independence.
Address: Unit 2 Station Yard, Needham Market, IP6 8AS
Telephone: (01449) 722794.


The Greenfingers Appeal


Charity dedicated to the creation and improvement of the gardens at UK Children's Hospices.
Address: 14 Duke Street, Haughley, Suffolk IP14 3QS
Telephone: (01449) 614614.
Fax: (01449) 614614.


The RSVP Trust


Registered charity, founded by Christian speaker, writer and missionary Don Egan, committed to proclaiming the gospel, teaching disciples and helping the poor. Work in Africa includes a child sponsorship scheme, an orphanage, and a feeding and rescue project.
Address: PO Box 55, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1UG
Telephone: (01449) 711726.


The Salvation Army


Evangelical Christian church and registered charity funded through donations, a worldwide organisation demonstrating Christian principles through social welfare provision, with programmes including homeless centres, schools, hospitals, churches and community centres. Local centres run various activities, and welcome involvement through volunteering or church service attendance.
Address: Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1NH
Telephone: (01449) 614133.


Victim Support Suffolk


Support services for victims of crime and witnesses attending local courts, providing free confidential information and advice, useful contacts, and liaising with relevant organisations.
Address: Office 1, Wharfside House, Prentice Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1RD
Telephone: (08453) 899548.
Fax: (01449) 616876.


Volunteer Centre Mid Suffolk


Volunteer development agency run by the Optua charity, working to recruit and place volunteers where they are needed, and providing training and support for voluntary organisations on good practice.
Address: 5 Poplar Hill, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2AS
Telephone: (01449) 612486.


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