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Sheeran donates boxers and bathmat ahead of gigs

Neve Gordon-Farleigh
BBC News, Suffolk
PA Media Ed Sheeran a man who is standing outside, wearing a navy suit with white shirt and grey tie. He is singing into a microphone and holding a wooden guitar. PA Media
Ed Sheeran has been an ambassador of the East Anglia's Children's Hospices charity since 2014

Musician Ed Sheeran has donated items including Ipswich Town merchandise, boxer shorts and a bathmat to a charity ahead of a series of homecoming gigs.

The 361 items were donated to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) in Framlingham, Suffolk - Sheeran is one of its ambassadors.

Having grown up in the county, the superstar is set to play three gigs at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich on 11, 12 and 13 July.

Scott Campbell, EACH e-commerce manager, said: "With Ed-mania sweeping through Suffolk, this is a perfect opportunity to maximise funds and raise as much as possible for our charity, while also getting in the spirit and having fun at the same time."

From 6 July, fans of the musician will have the opportunity to buy items he has donated - including vests, jeans, scarves, a bed set, bowtie and earphones - from the charity's online eBay page.

In the charity's shop in Framlingham, items including shoelaces, mugs, cushions and a hot water bottle cover will be available to purchase.

The goods were delivered by a member of Sheeran's team.

East Anglia's Children's Hospices Two people standing in front of a white wall. On the left is Bethany Watchman who is a woman with long brunette hair. She is looking directly at the camera and is smiling while holding up a bright pink football shirt which says in white writing SHEERAN 17 on the back. On the right is Scott Campbell who has short brown hair and is looking directly at the camera and smiling. He is wearing a blue T-shirt and is holding up a pale pink hoodie to the camera. Both items have been donated by Ed Sheeran and will be sold by the EACH charity.East Anglia's Children's Hospices
Scott Campbell (right) says "Ed-mania" is sweeping through Suffolk ahead of the musicians scheduled homecoming gigs

Mr Campbell says it is going to be "fascinating" to see how much the items sell for.

"Once again, Ed has come up trumps with an incredible, eye-catching assortment of clothing and items - from boxer shorts and bongo drums to jeans and jewellery.

"Hopefully the momentum, interest and bidding will rumble on throughout the summer - with every pound raised making a difference and helping us continue our vital work supporting families and caring for children across East Anglia."

East Anglia's Children's Hospices Items including a grey leather glasses case are on display in a EACH charity shop in Framlingham. The items are next to a purple poster with a graphic of Ed Sheeran on and a purple certificate of authority. East Anglia's Children's Hospices
More than 300 items were donated by the singer and will be sold both online and in-store from 6 July

Sheeran has previously donated items to the charity, including in 2022 when he donated 450 items which raised £30,000.

When he became an ambassador for the charity in 2014, he raised £7,500 after donating 21 items including a camouflage hoodie and pair of Adidas trainers.

Genie Woodcock, retail central support manager, said: "What better time or place to snap us one of Ed's donations than in his hometown of Framlingham.

"We're seizing the moment, and [are] excited to see what happens when these items go on sale."

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