Anglia Care Trust

Anglia Care Trust We are a charity providing services to vulnerable people in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. Advice, guidance and advocacy - helping people to be heard.

Founded in 1968, we support vulnerable people within the community providing housing services, domestic abuse services, drug and alcohol services, counseling and mediation, money and employment advice, to adults, children, and families. Our services can be categories as:
Community safety: working with male and female victims of domestic abuse and providing outreach, crisis and intensive support

along with advice and guidance on surrounding issues; alcohol recovery project
Housing services: helping vulnerable individuals to gain the necessary skills to maintain tenancies and live independently. We deliver housing services both on an independent basis and as part of a group of agencies working together and known as the SNAP Consortium. We provide money advice, employment advice; we run an Appropriate Adult scheme; we provide mentoring services and advocacy & Independent Visitor services and mediation services. We also part of the Ipswich Local Advice Partnership (ILAP), a partnership of 12 local agencies working together to improve the provision of advice for the people of Ipswich. We have 65 staff and around 100 volunteers - they are all amazing people, providing the best services and all of whom are dedicated to their work; our staff have taken part in many fundraising events to help provide extra services and we have created an Empowerment Fund to empower our service users to change their lives for the better. Grants are awarded for activities, training and support that’s proven to have a sustainable, long-term effect, and which can’t be gained elsewhere.

The Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline is here for more than just those experiencing abuse and is available 24/7, including...
31/08/2026

The Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline is here for more than just those experiencing abuse and is available 24/7, including Bank Holidays.

Over the past year, out of the 631 calls taken, over 100 of these have been friends or family members and professionals who were concerned about someone and didn’t know what to do next or how to start this conversation with someone they were worried about.

You don’t need to be experiencing domestic abuse yourself to call us. Our trained team can listen, provide information and help you work out what to do next.

Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 977 5690
Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline Chat facility: www.suffolkdahelpline.org.uk

A garden to be proud of! Louis and Romeo, two brothers living in Anglia Care Trust housing, have transformed their garde...
28/08/2026

A garden to be proud of!

Louis and Romeo, two brothers living in Anglia Care Trust housing, have transformed their garden into a welcoming outdoor space through hard work, determination and teamwork.

The makeover is about more than just the garden - it's about building confidence, taking pride in their home and showing what can be achieved with a little support and a lot of commitment.

Check out the amazing transformation. Well done, Louis and Romeo!

Last week we attended Care Fair 2026 where our Independent Visiting Service met children and young people in care, care-...
26/08/2026

Last week we attended Care Fair 2026 where our Independent Visiting Service met children and young people in care, care-experienced young people, carers and professionals from across Suffolk.

We had a fun, interactive stall where visitors learnt about our Independent Visiting Service, enjoyed bracelet making and discovered how our volunteers support young people by being a trusted adult, a listening ear and finding opportunities to build confidence through shared experiences.

Del, Independent Visiting Service Coordinator, said: "Every young person deserves someone who's there just for them. An Independent Visitor can be that consistent, positive person who helps build confidence, creates lasting memories and reminds a young person that they matter."

For over 2 years, Becky has been making a real difference across East Suffolk, helping to raise awareness of domestic ab...
24/08/2026

For over 2 years, Becky has been making a real difference across East Suffolk, helping to raise awareness of domestic abuse and ensuring people know where they can turn for support.

No two days are ever the same. One day Becky could be out in the community, speaking with local organisations and helping people recognise the signs of domestic abuse. The next, she's working directly with families, providing practical support to help reduce risk.

"What I love most about my role is the variety. Alongside raising awareness in the community, I also work frontline, supporting families to reduce their risk within their family environment. It's incredibly rewarding to know that every day brings an opportunity to make a difference." - Becky

It's people like Becky, and the compassion and dedication they bring every day, that help make our communities safer and ensure that nobody has to face domestic abuse alone.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, please remember that support is available.

Contact the Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline for free, confidential support on 0800 977 5690.

Another evening and another opportunity to celebrate some of the people who make such a difference to our work. This tim...
20/08/2026

Another evening and another opportunity to celebrate some of the people who make such a difference to our work.

This time, we were delighted to welcome more of our volunteers to The Butt and Oyster for a relaxed summer get-together filled with delicious food and plenty of catching up.

Our volunteers give a lot throughout the year, so it's always a pleasure to spend time saying thank you and recognising their commitment and kindness.

To everyone who joined us – thank you, we hope you had a fantastic evening and left feeling appreciated!

Anglia Care Trust welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of a £442m national funding boost to house all rough sleepe...
19/08/2026

Anglia Care Trust welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of a £442m national funding boost to house all rough sleepers by Christmas.

We look forward to working with our partners in local government to help implement the government’s plan and playing our part in ending rough sleeping once and for all here in Suffolk.


Meet one of our Community Connector Officers, Louis.If you're looking for a career where you can make a real difference,...
18/08/2026

Meet one of our Community Connector Officers, Louis.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a real difference, Louis' journey shows where it could begin.

While completing his studies, Louis volunteered with Anglia Care Trust, gaining practical experience, developing his skills and building confidence while supporting people in their communities. After more than a year of making a meaningful contribution, we're delighted to have welcomed him into our team as a Community Connector Officer.

Louis said:

"I was very keen to apply some of the skills and knowledge I'd developed through my studies to support those who need it and volunteering was a great way of doing that. While dealing with serious issues, being able to offer support and help alleviate some of the negativity and stress for our service users is incredibly meaningful to me.

My goal in life is to help people with their mental health, so when the opportunity to become an employee came up, it was a perfect fit. If you're thinking about whether volunteering is suitable, especially within the Community Connectors team, I would 100% recommend doing so."

We're currently recruiting 2 Community Support Officers. If you're compassionate, enjoy working alongside people and want a career that has a real impact on the local community, we'd love to hear from you.

Could you be the next person to join our team?

https://www.angliacaretrust.org.uk/recruitment-1/community-support-officer-

Behind every one of our services is a team working hard to keep everything running smoothly. Meet our fantastic Busines...
17/08/2026

Behind every one of our services is a team working hard to keep everything running smoothly.

Meet our fantastic Business Support Team.

From answering calls and supporting colleagues to keeping our offices organised and making sure everything runs behind the scenes, they play an instrumental role in helping our services support people in the community.

Their work may often happen out of the spotlight, but its impact is important.

Could you be our next Business Support Apprentice?

We're currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join this team. If you're leaving school or college this summer and want to earn while you learn, gain a nationally recognised qualification and build valuable workplace experience with a supportive local charity, we'd love to hear from you.

As one of our former Apprentices, Katy, who is now a full-time member of the team, said:

"My Apprenticeship at ACT gave me far more than practical skills - it gave me confidence, experience and a real sense of purpose. I was supported every step of the way and being offered a full-time role was a brilliant opportunity."

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000046597

Many of you may know Ann through her volunteering with our Appropriate Adult Service and Money Advice team, where she gi...
13/08/2026

Many of you may know Ann through her volunteering with our Appropriate Adult Service and Money Advice team, where she gives her time to support people when they need it most.

Recently, after an operation, Ann found herself on the other side of our services, receiving help from our Supported Discharge Service as she recovered at home.

Ann said:

"Karen helped me every Friday for six weeks while I was on crutches and couldn't hoover or carry anything heavy. She always checked how I was before asking what I needed, then made me a drink when I wasn't very mobile. It was lovely to see a smiling face and everything was done so thoroughly and efficiently – in fact, much better than I would have done it myself!"

Our Supported Discharge Service makes a real difference helping people settle safely back at home after a stay in hospital. They provide practical support, reassurance and a friendly face and we have some great volunteers who help with this.

If you can spare just a few hours each week to join our team of volunteers, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about volunteering with our Supported Discharge Service, contact Lisa, our Volunteer Development Manager, on 01473 622888 or email [email protected].

A-Level and GCSE results days are almost here... what's your next step?Whether you're celebrating the results you hoped ...
12/08/2026

A-Level and GCSE results days are almost here... what's your next step?

Whether you're celebrating the results you hoped for, rethinking your options or looking for a different route into work, remember - there isn't just one path to a rewarding career.

We're looking for someone enthusiastic, organised and eager to learn to join our Business Support Team as an Apprentice.

It's an opportunity to gain a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, develop valuable workplace skills and make a real difference by supporting services that help people in the community.

If you’d like to do all of this, with a supportive and friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply today
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/reference/2000046597

Address

Unit 8 The Square, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP53SL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01473 622888

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