WHEN Kevin Hatter became aware of the work of Children's Hospice South West and the fact that they are nearly entirely dependent on donations, he decided to do something to help.

Mr Hatter mentioned it to colleagues at Airsprung Beds in Trowbridge and suggested a collection.

The donations snowballed and before long, nearly £500 had been raised.

The team contacted Charlton Farm, the children's hospice based in Wraxall, North Somerset, and suggested they provide a shopping list which they were only too happy to do.

During one of the charity's monthly open days, Debbie Coleman, HR Manager at Airsprung handed over bags of toys, bedding and crockery to Tamara Downes, Community Fundraiser at Children's Hospice South West.