The Pear Tree Fund's history
Our charity was set up in 1989 after two community nurses heard about a young man who was in danger of being admitted into hospital to die, against his and his family’s wishes, as he was unable to get the funding he needed to remain at home.
The nurses – Jane Edwards and Nikki Sawkins – pledged to do whatever they could to stop this from happening again and started raising funds to allow people to die at home if they wished to.
Since then, the charity has provided care for hundreds of people registered with Cutlers Hill Surgery, giving them choice and helping reduce anxiety for their families at what can be a very difficult time.
The Pear Tree Fund's latest news
Learn what's happening in and around our fund.
Dedicated duo bid farewell
A husband-and-wife team who have helped raise tens of thousands of pounds for the Pear Tree Fund are retiring after together clocking up nearly 45 years’ service with the charity. Ted and Jane Edwards will step down as trustees of ... Read More
Generous grant to help the community get cooking
People who have lost a loved one can now socialise with others and boost their wellbeing by taking part in special cooking classes organised by the Pear Tree Fund. The ‘cooking for one’ sessions will give people who have recently ... Read More
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
