Mark Ashton's charity raises $1m for Suffolk children at New York event

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 07:31 · Archive

The Lentonbrook Foundation, founded by Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton, raised $1 million at an invitation-only fundraising event in New York in late September. The event was attended by Ipswich Town investors and featured a conversation between Mark Ashton and special guest Ed Sheeran, hosted by former Ipswich Town captain Matt Holland. It included a charity auction and an exclusive performance.

The money raised will stay in Suffolk and support underprivileged children through grassroots organisations and community groups. Mark Ashton said: 'Raising $1 million in one evening is an incredible achievement. While the event took place in New York, Suffolk was at the heart of it. We're incredibly proud to be bringing significant new funding into the county, with every dollar dedicated to helping children and young people in our communities.'

The foundation already funds several projects across Suffolk, including a sensory room at Langer Primary Academy in Felixstowe, youth activities in Ipswich, woodland adventure days with Green Light Trust, and specialist support for young people affected by domestic abuse in west Suffolk.

How it is being reported

• Mark Ashton celebrates incredible $1m boost for Suffolk with help from Ed SheeranEd Sheeran joined Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton at a New York fundraiser which raised $1 million to support children and young people across Suffolk.East Anglian Daily Times · 19 Oct, 07:00
• Mark Ashton celebrates incredible $1m boost for Suffolk with help from Ed SheeranEd Sheeran joined Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton at a New York fundraiser which raised $1 million to support children and young people across Suffolk.Ipswich Star · 19 Oct, 07:00

In this story: Mark Ashton · Ed Sheeran · Matt Holland · Ipswich Town · Lentonbrook Foundation · Suffolk

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