Hope House said it was blown away after generous supporters helped its fundraising appeal smash its £500,000 target.

The charity’s 36-hour Quality Moments Matter campaign started on Sunday (November 23) and finished yesterday evening (Monday).

By the time the 10pm deadline arrived the fundraising total had reached a staggering £811,342, flying past the original target of £500,000.

Sign up today to get all the latest news headlines from Shropshire and Mid Wales delivered straight to your inbox with the Shropshire Star’s free newsletter

Alison Marsh, head of fundraising at Hope House Children’s Hospices, said they had been overwhelmed at the response - adding that the kind-hearted supporters would be making a huge difference to the lives of the children the charity cares for, and the

See Full Page