Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Moonlight Ball on Friday 9th May. A great time was had by all, and togther we raised an incredible £20,000 that will make a huge difference to the local families we support.

Thank you to our Moonlight Ball 2025 Sponsors

We would like to sincerely thank our 2025 Main Event Sponsors: 

Mauldons | BT | Forefront Utilities | Sona Insurance Solutions

Official Photographs: 

Guests who attended the evening can view the official photo gallery from the evening, kindly captured by the brilliant photographer Sadie from Big Fish Photography. Sadie has also kindly offered to donate 50% from any photographs purchased to Home-Start Suffolk. Picture can be ordered directly from the link below: 

Moonlight Ball 2025 Gallery

360 PhotoBooth

We would also like to thank Kimron and Natalie from Salhab360booth for suppling their popular Photo Booth for the event. You can also view all the videos here: 

 

Book now for The Moonlight Ball 2026

We invite you to join us again for the 2026 Moonlight Ball which will be returning to Milsoms, Kesgrave Hall on Friday 15th May 2026. 

Click on the button below to book your tickets to The Moonlight Ball 2026

BOOK YOUR TICKETS

Sponsorship Packages

We also have a range of Sponsorship Packages available for this prestigious event and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss the options with you. To find out more please contact:

Stacey Phillips, Partnerships and Fundraising Manager: stacey@homestartinsuffolk.org

Who will beat last year’s winners Becketts and be crowned Suffolk Sports Day Champions 2025?

Home-Start in Suffolk support families across all communities in the county, guiding them through challenging and complex circumstances. Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help with professional support and advice. Fundraising events such at the Suffolk Sports Day are a great opportunity for us to raise much needed funds that go directly back to support local families when they need it most.

About the Suffolk Sports Day

The Suffolk Sports Day will be taking place at Trinity Park in Ipswich on Thursday 18th September. This year’s event will see a welcome return of the traditional sports day races including a 3-legged race,
egg & spoon race, sack race and team relay race. These highly contested races definitely get the event to a great start, and set the competitive tone for the afternoon.

Our Sports Day will also include some individual activities including, Netball, Football & Golf skills. One of our key event sponsors, Abbeycroft will also be bringing their climbing wall along with
archery and axe throwing. 

Those participants not as keen on the physical activities, we also have a team challenge that may test the mind more than the body! The afternoon’s fun activities will also include a BBQ and prize-winning presentation, where participants and our event sponsors will get an opportunity to network and enjoy some time socialising.

Local businesses can enter teams of up to 10 people (minimum 6). The cost to take part is £600 per team and includes a branded team T shirt, BBQ and refreshments for all team members. There are also a range of sponsorship opportunities for local businesses looking to raise awareness and support our event.

For more information about Sponsorship Opportunities please email: events@homestartinsuffolk.org

Register Your Team

To register a team to take part in the Suffolk Sports Day, please complete this Registration Form: 

Step up and support Suffolk families – This new fundraising event is open to Families, Individuals and Corporate Teams.

Join the Home-Start Hike and help raise vital funds for Suffolk families. We believe that every parent should have the support they need to give their child the best possible start in life. By taking part in this fundraising event, you’ll be making a real difference to families in your community. 

When: Sunday 28th September 2025

Where: The Home-Start Hike will be starting at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury. The 3, 6 and 13 mile Hikes will also finish at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre, and the 26 mile Hike will finish at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral.

Hike Distances & Start Times

There are 4 routes available for people to choose from that will let you enjoy the incredible Suffolk countryside, take in the stunning landscapes that inspired Thomas Gainsborough, enjoy the towns and villages steeped in history and the unspoiled nature surrounding the valley trails. 

3 MILES
6 MILES
13 MILES
26 MILES

Home-Start Hike – Start Times

Registration Fees & Sponsorship

Registration to take part in this event starts at just £10. When you register to take part in the Home-Start Hike you will also be agreeing to raise the minimum sponsorship required. For registration fees and sponsorship requirements please click on this link: Home-Start Hike Registration Fees & Sponsorship Targets

Please note all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Once you have registered we will send you details for how to set up your Just Giving page and sponsorship forms. 

Corporate Team Entry

Ticket Price: £100 | Sponsorship Target: £500

We are inviting local businesses to enter teams to take part in the Home-Start Hike. Up to 6 members of staff can represent the organisation and they can choose which Hike distance they complete (only employees over 18 can participate in 13 mile and 26 mile Hike). Staff members can all choose their own distance, they do not all have to commit to do the same or walk together however at time of registering, they must confirm which distance they will be completing. They will also be responsible as a team to generate the sponsorship.

If you would like to register a Corporate Team, or request more information please email: events@homestartinsuffolk.org

Refreshments & Aid Stations

A refreshment stand will be available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre throughout the event. For those participants taking part in the 13 and 26 mile Hike, Aid Stations will be available at approximately 3 mile intervals.

Event Terms & Conditions

To view the full Terms & Conditions for this event, please click on this link: HomeStart Charity Hike – Terms and Conditions

Please do ensure you have read these before completing the booking form below

Event T Shirts

Adults and Children taking part in our Home-Start Hike can also purchase event T Shirts. Please click on the link below to see the T shirt colour and size option available: 

Home-Start Hike T Shirts

T shirts will be available to collect on the day when you sign in for the event. (Please note there are changing facilities available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre). 

Sign up and Take Part

Please complete the below booking form to sign up to our first ever Home-Start Hike

 

If you would like any more information about this event please email: events@homestartinsuffolk.org

 

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Step up and support Suffolk families – This new fundraising event is open to Families, Individuals and Corporate Teams.

Join the Home-Start Hike and help raise vital funds for Suffolk families. We believe that every parent should have the support they need to give their child the best possible start in life. By taking part in this fundraising event, you’ll be making a real difference to families in your community. 

When: Sunday 28th September 2025

Where: The Home-Start Hike will be starting at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury. The 3, 6 and 13 mile Hikes will also finish at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre, and the 26 mile Hike will finish at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral.

Hike Distances & Start Times

There are 4 routes available for people to choose from that will let you enjoy the incredible Suffolk countryside, take in the stunning landscapes that inspired Thomas Gainsborough, enjoy the towns and villages steeped in history and the unspoiled nature surrounding the valley trails. 

3 MILES
6 MILES
13 MILES
26 MILES

Home-Start Hike – Start Times

Registration Fees & Sponsorship

Registration to take part in this event starts at just £10. When you register to take part in the Home-Start Hike you will also be agreeing to raise the minimum sponsorship required. For registration fees and sponsorship requirements please click on this link: Home-Start Hike Registration Fees & Sponsorship Targets

Please note all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Once you have registered we will send you details for how to set up your Just Giving page and sponsorship forms. 

Corporate Team Entry

Ticket Price: £100 | Sponsorship Target: £500

We are inviting local businesses to enter teams to take part in the Home-Start Hike. Up to 6 members of staff can represent the organisation and they can choose which Hike distance they complete (only employees over 18 can participate in 13 mile and 26 mile Hike). Staff members can all choose their own distance, they do not all have to commit to do the same or walk together however at time of registering, they must confirm which distance they will be completing. They will also be responsible as a team to generate the sponsorship.

If you would like to register a Corporate Team, or request more information please email: events@homestartinsuffolk.org

Refreshments & Aid Stations

A refreshment stand will be available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre throughout the event. For those participants taking part in the 13 and 26 mile Hike, Aid Stations will be available at approximately 3 mile intervals.

Event Terms & Conditions

To view the full Terms & Conditions for this event, please click on this link: HomeStart Charity Hike – Terms and Conditions

Please do ensure you have read these before completing the booking form below

Event T Shirts

Adults and Children taking part in our Home-Start Hike can also purchase event T Shirts. Please click on the link below to see the T shirt colour and size option available: 

Home-Start Hike T Shirts

T shirts will be available to collect on the day when you sign in for the event. (Please note there are changing facilities available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre). 

Sign up and Take Part

Please complete the below booking form to sign up to our first ever Home-Start Hike

 

If you would like any more information about this event please email: events@homestartinsuffolk.org

 

Continue reading →

Step up and support Suffolk families – This new fundraising event is open to Families, Individuals and Corporate Teams.

Join the Home-Start Hike and help raise vital funds for Suffolk families. We believe that every parent should have the support they need to give their child the best possible start in life. By taking part in this fundraising event, you’ll be making a real difference to families in your community. 

When: Sunday 28th September 2025

Where: The Home-Start Hike will be starting at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury. The 3, 6 and 13 mile Hikes will also finish at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre, and the 26 mile Hike will finish at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral.

Hike Distances & Start Times

There are 4 routes available for people to choose from that will let you enjoy the incredible Suffolk countryside, take in the stunning landscapes that inspired Thomas Gainsborough, enjoy the towns and villages steeped in history and the unspoiled nature surrounding the valley trails. 

3 MILES
6 MILES
13 MILES
26 MILES

Home-Start Hike – Start Times

Registration Fees & Sponsorship

Registration to take part in this event starts at just £10. When you register to take part in the Home-Start Hike you will also be agreeing to raise the minimum sponsorship required. For registration fees and sponsorship requirements please click on this link: Home-Start Hike Registration Fees & Sponsorship Targets

Please note all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Once you have registered we will send you details for how to set up your Just Giving page and sponsorship forms. 

Corporate Team Entry

Ticket Price: £100 | Sponsorship Target: £500

We are inviting local businesses to enter teams to take part in the Home-Start Hike. Up to 6 members of staff can represent the organisation and they can choose which Hike distance they complete (only employees over 18 can participate in 13 mile and 26 mile Hike). Staff members can all choose their own distance, they do not all have to commit to do the same or walk together however at time of registering, they must confirm which distance they will be completing. They will also be responsible as a team to generate the sponsorship.

If you would like to register a Corporate Team, or request more information please email: events@homestartinsuffolk.org

Refreshments & Aid Stations

A refreshment stand will be available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre throughout the event. For those participants taking part in the 13 and 26 mile Hike, Aid Stations will be available at approximately 3 mile intervals.

Event Terms & Conditions

To view the full Terms & Conditions for this event, please click on this link: HomeStart Charity Hike – Terms and Conditions

Please do ensure you have read these before completing the booking form below

Event T Shirts

Adults and Children taking part in our Home-Start Hike can also purchase event T Shirts. Please click on the link below to see the T shirt colour and size option available: 

Home-Start Hike T Shirts

T shirts will be available to collect on the day when you sign in for the event. (Please note there are changing facilities available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre). 

Sign up and Take Part

Please complete the below booking form to sign up to our first ever Home-Start Hike

 

If you would like any more information about this event please email: events@homestartinsuffolk.org

 

Continue reading →