Who set up the wishing well that was stolen from in Hethersett?

Tristan Cork set up the wishing well in memory of his son, Finnbar.

What charity does Finnbar's Force support?

Finnbar's Force supports families who are facing childhood cancer.

When did the theft from the wishing well occur?

The theft occurred on Monday night, December 8th, sometime between 7 PM and 7:30 AM the following morning.

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Heartless thief steals from son's charity fund

11 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Thief stole hundreds of pounds from a charity wishing well.
The charity supports families with childhood cancer.
The theft occurred during a village's winter wonderland display.

Heartless thief steals from son's charity fund

A village's cherished winter wonderland display has been marred by the theft of hundreds of pounds from a wishing well. The funds were being collected for Finnbar's Force, a charity established by Tristan Cork in memory of his son, Finnbar, who tragically passed away at age five from a brain tumour. This annual display, featuring over 150,000 lights, aims to bring joy to the community while raising vital funds for families facing childhood cancer.

The theft is suspected to have been carried out by someone with inside knowledge, as the culprit managed to bypass motion-activated CCTV cameras. Mr. Cork expressed deep disappointment, highlighting that the stolen money was intended for families experiencing hardship and for the upkeep of the light display itself. The effort and cost involved in creating the winter wonderland are substantial, and such acts of theft threaten the continuation of this community event.