Ed Sheeran performed an intimate gig at a hotel.
The singer was a special guest as part of the launch of the Lentonbrook Foundation by the Ipswich Town CEO and chairman Mark Ashton.
It was unveiled at a special launch event on Tuesday, July 8, at the Talbooth restaurant in Dedham.
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The evening was hosted by former Town skipper Matt Holland and included an exclusive 'evening with' Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, Ed Sheeran, and Mark Ashton.
Attendees were treated to personal stories from the trio, alongside an intimate three-song acoustic performance from Ed Sheeran.
The Suffolk superstar, who will paly three shows at Portman Road starting from tomorrow, purchased a share in his beloved club earlier last August.
The Lentonbrook Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and was registered in April 2025.
It was set up to award grants to charities and voluntary organisations focused on improving opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Suffolk.
Mr Ashton said: “I feel privileged to live and work in this community, and I have a responsibility to help it thrive.
“The Lentonbrook Foundation is about giving back – not just through football, but through meaningful, long-term investment in young lives.”
“This logo reminds me of my dad every single day. He taught me the importance of integrity and giving back. That’s the spirit behind this foundation.”
This charity is named after the CEO's late father's business, Lentonbrook, and has the family's original business logo.
During the launch evening, £200,000 was raised, all of which will be reinvested directly into the Suffolk community.
The projects funded will include educational support, access to sport and the arts, essential items, and mentorship programmes – distributed through trusted partners including the Ipswich Town Foundation.
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