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Bail Out the Boss

Bail Out the Boss is returning in autumn 2026, and we’re looking for a new line‑up of lovable offenders from businesses, teams and community groups across the region.

Whether it’s a CEO, a shop manager, a team leader or that one colleague who always steals the good biscuits – anyone can take part.

Partnering with Suffolk Constabulary, participants are ‘arrested’ for various ‘crimes’ – with supporters encouraged to donate funds to the hospice to raise their bail to get released.

Want to take part or nominate your boss? Contact [email protected] to sign up.

Well done to our 2025 participants

Our September 2025 event raised over £10,500 for the hospice.

A huge thanks to everyone who took part: Richard Brame – WTW; Jake Slinn – JS Global Group; George Pennell – Vivo Clean; Sarah Smy – Sarah’s Coffee Shop; Rob Dunger – Suffolk Sound; Sharon Lockhart – Geek Retreat and Clare Chater, our very own Director of Income Generation & Marketing.

See previous iterations of the event…

What participants thought…

Catherine Vickery
Director at MacKenzie-King

I had the privilege of participating in 2024, an organisation that holds a special place in my heart for their incredible care for my father before he passed 18 months ago.

“Though I anticipated being ‘arrested’, the actual experience of being escorted into a police van, undergoing processing, and having my fingerprints taken was great fun!

Jenna Ackerley
Managing Director at Events Under Canvas Ltd

I had so much fun being part of the event for the hospice. I was arrested for crimes against growing up, and embraced my crime whole-heartedly by resisting arrest and attempting to escape from the Town Hall!

I was blown away by the swift support from my friends, family and networks and managed to drum up £1,400 bail money in one morning from the clink. The prison food and refreshments were surprisingly delicious, and the guards from the hospice and the police officers were wonderful!

Take part in 2026

Contact us if you would like to take part in Bail Out the Boss.

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[email protected]

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01473 723600

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