Council chair presents funds to domestic abuse charity
Elisabeth Malvisi presenting the cheque to representatives from Compassion. Photo: Babergh District Council.
Last year’s Babergh District Council chair, Elisabeth Malvisi has presented a cheque for more than £4,000 to Suffolk domestic abuse charity, Compassion.
Throughout the past year councillor Malvisi hosted a number of events to raise money for the charity which provides support to victims of domestic abuse, both current and historic.
Thanks to the generosity of those who attended the events, £4,125 was raised for the charity.
Councillor Malvisi, said: “Over the past year I supported a local charity called Compassion which focuses on domestic abuse, a very complex aspect in our society. I’ve been humbled by the energy, commitment and energy of those trying their utmost to help all victims.
“As part of our fundraising, we held a couple of curry nights, a Burns Supper with Ceilidh and an ever-popular quiz night.
“I am proud to represent Babergh District Council on the Suffolk Violence and Abuse Partnership and hope that even though I am now relinquishing the chair of Babergh District Council, I can still be a part of Compassion’s drive to help all victims of domestic abuse.”
Tony Howard, Trustee of the charity, said: “Compassion have been providing support to victims of domestic violence and abuse for 25 years. This anniversary has been made all the more memorable for us by Babergh District Council choosing us as their Charity of the Year.
“We continue to work closely with the council in supporting not only for victims of abuse but young people in schools as we help guide them into forming healthy relationships.
“We thank the council for all their support – particularly councillor Elisabeth Malvisi who has been tireless in organising activities to celebrate the work that we do and to remind the community of the service we provide.”
At Babergh District Council’s Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, Lee Parker and councillor Malvisi were elected as chair and vice chair for 2026/27.
Sudbury Defibrillators has been named as the chair’s chosen charity to support for the upcoming year.