Our team have gone through all of your amazing nominations and have made the tough decision to shortlist just 3 charities. Now it’s time to have your final say! Find out more about the shortlisted charities below.
Suffolk Family Carers
Suffolk Family Carers support unpaid carers in Suffolk, providing them with information and advice on everything from paperwork to mental health. They also allow carers to connect with others, and live their life to the fullest within and outside of their caring responsibilities.
My WiSH
My WiSH raise funds for medical care that goes ‘above and beyond’, enhancing the care that patients can receive in West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Hospital and more. They provide funds for new equipment, research, and staff support, things that the NHS can’t do on its own.
RSPCA Suffolk Central
RSPCA Suffolk Central rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes animals. Not only this but they provide low cost veterinary care for pet owners who need a little extra financial support, and provide education to local schools and businesses.
Head to the dedicated post on our Facebook and Instagram to vote for your chosen charity. Votes close at 12pm on Friday 3rd July 2026.
arc Charity of the Year Shortlist – Terms and Conditions
- The Charity of the Year shortlist vote will be open for entries from 26th June 2026 and will close on 3rd July 2026 at 12pm. Entries received outside of this period will not be considered.
- To enter the vote, the entrant must follow the instructions on the shortlist vote posts on arc Bury St Edmunds’ Facebook and Instagram.
- All votes will be carefully reviewed. The decision of the Promoter is final.
- The selected charity will be contacted by the marketing team directly and must confirm acceptance of the Charity of the Year partnership within 14 days of notification. If no response is received within this timeframe, or if the charity declines the opportunity, the Promoter reserves the right to withdraw the offer and select an alternative charity.
- By entering the promotion, you accept these terms and conditions and agree to participate in any publicity associated with this promotion
- If the entrants fail to agree to these terms and conditions, they will be automatically excluded
- The promoter and partners have arranged this competition in good faith and cannot accept liability in any matter relating to the competition whatsoever
- The entrant’s personal information will be used only on the website and social media of the arc Bury St Edmunds and will not be passed on to any third parties other than where legally or contractually obliged
- Employees of arc Bury St Edmunds and their relatives can enter nominations
- The Promoter reserves the right to cancel the competition at any stage
- These terms and conditions are governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.