Charity

Raising Money for
The Befriending Scheme

Through raffles, auctions, and live streams, our community has raised over £32,500 to fund vital friendship and support services for vulnerable people across Suffolk.

£32,500+ Raised to date
4 Events run
Since 2023 And counting

Current Event

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Commodore 64GS Custom Raffle — FrankenPete

The amazing members of the Retro Hardware Discord, led by the legend Diceman Pete, put together something from scrap parts and love, resulting in a unique machine that represents what some might claim is the pinnacle of Commodore video gaming! Pete and all the other members gave up their free time and spare parts to make this happen, so let's raise as much as we can to support The Befriending Scheme in their mission of supporting vulnerable people through friendship.

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Live Prize Draw on YouTube
Sunday 24 May 2026 — 8:00 PM BST
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Prizes
1st
C64GS Bundle
Donated by the Retro Hardware Discord (RHD) community
C64GS Bundle
2nd
Multi Retro DRAM Tester
Donated by Phil
Multi Retro DRAM Tester
3rd
DestestMax Cartridge
Donated by Lee Smith
DestestMax Cartridge
Free entry route available

Send a postcard with your name, email, and phone number to:

C64GS Raffle CS Entry
The Befriending Scheme
1 The Croft
Sudbury, Suffolk
CO10 1HN

Please clearly write "C64GS RAFFLE" on the card.

Previous Events

April 2025 Raffle

MFMI SteamCard Pro Raffle

Two SteamCard Pro units, generously donated by Dave Steamy Briggs, were raffled off to raise funds for The Befriending Scheme.

£1,525 raised
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October 2024 Live Stream

12-Hour Live Stream & Auctions

A marathon 12-hour live stream on YouTube packed with charity auctions, raising vital funds for The Befriending Scheme.

£31,000+ combined across 2023 & 2024 events
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September 2023 Auction

ZX Spectrum Retro Computer Auction

Three ZX Spectrum machines auctioned live on stream, with 205 donations received from a brilliant community of retro computing fans.

£31,000+ combined across 2023 & 2024 events
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About The Befriending Scheme

The Befriending Scheme provides friendship and learning opportunities for adults from vulnerable groups — including those with mental health needs and older people — across Suffolk. Founded on the belief that friendship is fundamental to wellbeing, they build lasting connections that make a genuine difference in people's lives.

Visit The Befriending Scheme →