Getech Ltd proudly chose Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity as their charity of the year in 2023 and raised a fantastic £1495. The company regularly give back to the community and have had a busy year fundraising in support of the Children’s Appeal at Ipswich Hospital.

Getech are a leading desktop services distributor and provider based in Ipswich. Their fundraising activities have included a quiz night, cake bakes, a Christmas Jumper Day, raffles and bravely abseiling down Ipswich Hospital’s Maternity block.

The company plans to continue their fundraising into 2024 to extend the positive impact on their local community.  Angela Rose, Finance Assistant, explained why Getech continue to support The Children’s Appeal: “We really wanted to show our appreciation and support for the fantastic work the NHS continue to do. Therefore, we have continued to support ‘The Children’s Appeal’ as our chosen cause.

“Being Ipswich-based, we are delighted that the work to transform the Children’s Department stands to benefit everyone in the Ipswich area. We are extremely pleased to have raised lots of funds for the department with our fun events over the last year. We are planning lots more over the forthcoming year and we very much look forward to continuing to work closely with the charity.”

The Children’s Appeal was launched in 2018 with an aim to transform every centimetre of the Children’s Department at Ipswich Hospital.

The redevelopment which is in its final stages, will be light, airy and modern with significantly improved facilities to match the highest standards of care already received by patients.

Matron of Children’s Services, Kate Stockton said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Getech continued to support us as their charity of the year. We are extremely thankful to their employees for their generous donations and everything they have done.”