Suffolk Money

Jo Collins volunteers at the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), a charity which rescues marine life across the whole of the British Isles. As Area Coodinator for Norfolk and Suffolk, Jo is the first port of call when a member of the public finds a marine mammal in need of assistance in our region. In this episode, Jo tells us about the key purposes of the charity, what happens when they ge...

In this first episode of our second season we interview Judi Newman, the Chief Executive of St Elizabeth Hospice (working across East and North Suffolk). Judi talks us through the purpose of the hospice movement and how St Elizabeth Hospice supports patients and their families throughout the experience of death and grief. She also speaks about the return of exciting in-person fundraising efforts t...

In our first 'Outside Broadcast' recording we visit Colin's hometown of Felixstowe to visit Beach Street. Beach Street is a new development in the South of Felixstowe's sea front.  Built within the former Manning's 'fairground ride' area it combines Boutique shops and Street Food outlets. In this episode we speak with a few of the owners of these outlets and shops as well as Charlie Manning, Execu...

A conversation with Liz Wilkins who has fought addiction and serious illness to work on a TedX event for Stowmarket. In addition to this, Liz runs her own business and is deeply involved with the Stowmarket Innovation Hub.  

We talk with Clare Williamson, Blue Cross Suffolk Centre Manager to find out what they do at their impressive location. How has their work been impacted by the pandemic? We talk about the rehoming of dogs, cats and small animals? What should households be thinking about before they take on a pet? As we come into the summer, are there any specific matters that we should consider?  

We know the RNLI from their incredible bravery in dealing with vessels at risk at sea, but that's not all they do. With so many people taking holidays in Suffolk this year, or having days out at the coast, how do we need to keep safe? Graeme Richardson (Area Life Saving Manager, RNLI) has years of experience in volunteering and working with the RNLI and shares his experiences and advice on how we...

The Suffolk Money podcast is supported by Kingsfleet Wealth - www.kingsfleetwealth.co.uk We speak with Suffolk resident, author and former hostage, Terry Waite, about how the last year has been for him. What can we learn about what matters most?  Will we be different as a result of the last year? Tickets are still available to attend and meet Terry, in person, here - https://felixstowebookfestival...

The Suffolk Money Podcast is supported by Kingsfleet Wealth - www.kingsfleetwealth.co.uk Tickets (both online and in person) for the Felixstowe Book Festival can be acquired here  - www. FelixstoweBookFestival.co.uk or by phoning Eastern Angles 01473 211498 (Mon-Fri 10am – 2pm) Author and Broadcaster Iain Dale will be speaking at the Book Festival about two of his books. We talked to Iain in advan...

In this week's Suffolk Money podcast, supported by Kingsfleet Wealth - www.kingsfleetwealth.co.uk : We spoke to 3 business owners who transform people's lives.  Makeup, Fitness and Diet and Hair. How do they change the way people feel about themselves? How did they adapt in the pandemic?  What impact did it have on mental health? What does the future look like?   Three wonderful people doing amazi...

1. A conversation with our Graphic Designer Joy Day.  We find out about her background in Suffolk, her studies in Art and her career in London before establishing her business. 2.  The Independent Financial Advisers at Kingsfleet Wealth bring some simple ideas for saving money and budgeting.  Gary, Stuart and Colin talk about having Jam Jars and reminders.

The Suffolk Money podcast could not exist without the work of Kevin and Sally Burch. You may know them from their respective roles in the BBC - Kevin as a reporter on BBC Look East and Sally as a Producer at BBC Radio Suffolk. We've been delighted to work with them since the start of this year but thought it would be helpful to hear about their backgrounds and careers so far.  We talk about the st...

We meet Peter Basford.  Born and bred in Suffolk, Peter is known to many through his time working at Lloyds Bank. However, in the last few years, Peter has been instrumental in forming a network of Business Growth Coaches, being part of a new business innovation centre in Stowmarket and co-ordinating the FIPS (Finance, Insurance and Professional Services) group in Suffolk. As well as hearing his s...

Why take the risk of starting your own business or buying a business off someone else? What are the challenges of being an entrepreneur or a 'solopreneur'? In another one of our panel discussions, we speak with both a recent and experienced entrepreneur alongside a respected local business adviser. Jodie Davey (Kitty Bakes) Suzanne MacDonald-Carr (Business Coach and Mentor) with occasional input f...

There is increasing academic evidence that giving is good for you and it's even better if you know how those gifts are being used. Suffolk Community Foundation is a jewel in Suffolk's Crown as this is the model that it uses We spoke to Tim Holder, the Foundation's Head of Public Affairs about what they do.  Suffolk is generally thought of as an affluent county but that does not mean that there are...

What's your relationship with money? There is no lack of information 'about' money but not everyone finds it easy to understand, work with or relate to? What's your earliest experience of money?  What phrases did you hear as you grew up?  Or perhaps money was not spoken about in the household. How can you address this? We talk with Dennis Harhalakis about how he works with people from all backgrou...

In our first panel discussion, we look at how our shops and town-centres have responded over the last year. How have proprietors coped and what changes did they make? What has ben the immediate impact in our town centres?  Will they ever be the same again? How has Suffolk compared with the rest of the country?  What can we offer that other areas can not? What would our guests change if they ran th...

We speak with Jenni Bradnam about her career in arranging bespoke holidays for people travelling around the world. She tells us about dealing with the outbreak of the pandemic and the lengths she went to in order to bring people back from all four corners of the earth. Jenni talks through her view of vaccine passports and what may happen with foreign travel in the years ahead.   https://www.travel...

Rebecca and Azzouz met over a cup of coffee in 2003.  Within a couple of years they had started Coffeelink which has gone on to become one of Suffolk's most familiar names with Coffee outlets in the County and beyond. In this episode, you will hear of Azzouz's desire to bring quality hospitality and great coffee to Suffolk and the lengths that he has gone to deliver that. It is evident that it rea...

"The answer to loneliness lies within each one of us - we are the medicine" Ann describes the work of the Rural Coffee Caravan and its work across Suffolk. Hear how a theft caused the campaign to grow and how funds raised in the last year are putting slow-cookers in homes across the county. https://ruralcoffeecaravan.org.uk/

In this conversation with Oliver Paul, we find out how Suffolk Food Hall went from concept to creation. How have two cousins, working in the City of London, grown the business into a destination for those that love Suffolk's amazing produce? Oliver talks us through the history of the Suffolk Food Hall. how the business was established why Suffolk is such a great place for food and drink production...

A conversation with Jon Neal, CEO of the award winning Suffolk MIND. We talk to Jon about the Mental Health continuum, what employers can do to help and how we can all look out for others.   To learn more about their work, please go to https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/

Kingsfleet Wealth's financial planners discuss the key issues of the budget for the Suffolk Money audience   https://www.dropbox.com/s/wjdwviqtwju6fwc/Kingsfleet_Budget_Overview%202021.pdf?dl=0

Part 1 - Becky Ames, partner at MHA Larking Gowen https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/our-people/becky-ames/ Why does the tax year end on 5th April and why does it matter? What actions do I need to take before the end of the tax year? With all the technology around, what do accountants do these days?  Is it still a worthwhile career?   Part 2 - Gary, Stuart and Colin from Kingsfleet Wealth https://www...

Part 1 - Milo Williams runs two very successful businesses in Suffolk - at the age of 27. A self-confessed 'college dropout', he has built his business with a focus on working hard and setting his team stretching targets and objectives. Part 2- The Advisers at Kingsfleet Wealth explain ISAs: What are they? How much can I pay in? Where can they be invested? Can I have one for a child?

With so many lives being impacted by Cancer, why is a local charity working on it so little known? Colin talks to Karen Hare, chief executive of Cancer Campaign in Suffolk, about its work and the huge financial pressure this small charity is facing. This is the first Episode: as well as speaking to other local business and charity leaders, we will be providing great personal finance ideas.