Charles Bliss

Families sorting through decades of possessions are encouraged to identify which items preserve personal or local history, which can be passed on, and which can be discarded. Judith Berry of Suffolk Archives recommends documenting photographs and considering diaries, letters and other records for archival preservation. Emmaus Suffolk’s Gill Dibben explains that downsizing can be emotional and offers clearance services, with proceeds supporting vulnerable people, including those at risk of homelessness. Gradual decluttering is presented as a way to reduce stress while creating an organised family legacy.