The funding came from Suffolk Building Society as part of its 175 Good Deeds for Suffolk campaign, which marks the organisation’s 175th year. The donation was split between Emmaus Suffolk, Ipswich Housing Action Group (ihAg), Lighthouse Women’s Aid, and Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Richard Norrington, chief executive of Suffolk Building Society, said: "We've been celebrating our 175th year in a way that gives back to the communities we serve. Suffolk Building Society donates £45,000 to four local charities (Image: Supplied)"As well as the volunteering and fundraising by our staff, we hope these charitable donations help to support our core charity partners who are doing vital work to protect vulnerable people and help local nature to flourish." The campaign also includes staff-led activities such as environmental projects, sponsored challenges, school partnerships, and volunteering.