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The Pear Tree Fund

PTF’s thanks for golfers’ support

Generous golfers have presented the Pear Tree Fund with a cheque for £2,000 to help the charity continue its vital work supporting local people with life-changing illnesses. The donation comes after Rob Sherington, men’s captain at Halesworth Golf Ltd, selected … Read More

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Departure of chief executive Kevin Vaughan

It is with regret that the trustees of the Pear Tree Fund announce the departure of Kevin Vaughan after the charity concluded it can no longer employ a chief executive in the current testing financial climate. Kevin has put the … Read More

Pear Tree Fund Christmas cards now available

Christmas cards featuring original artwork created by a man who received “life-changing” support from the Pear Tree Fund have gone on sale. The cards, which feature an image of a partridge in a pear tree, are available from the Pear … Read More

Celebrating marathon success

The owner of a popular Suffolk restaurant and a former Halesworth town councillor has raised nearly £3,000 for the Pear Tree Fund after lacing up her running shoes and taking on the London Marathon. Karen Prime, of Edwards Restaurant, presented … Read More

Record-breaking golf day goes with a swing

Generous golfers have taken to the tees to raise a record-breaking £8,290 to help the Pear Tree Fund continue its vital work supporting local people. The charity hosted its seventh annual golf day at Halesworth Golf Club at the start … Read More