A WORCESTER accountancy firm has worked hard to raise thousands of pounds for the Noah's Ark Trust.

McKnights and McKnight Wyvern, based in Britannia Court on Moor Street, picked the trust as its chosen charity and, for the past 18 months, has been busy fund-raising.

The charity was given the £4,500 raised by the firm, along with an additional £2,500 donated by Bank of Scotland.

Trish Sayer, director of McKnights, said: "Four heroic members abseiled down the side of Debenham's raising in excess of £1,500, £750 of which went to Noah's Ark Trust.

"Our balloon release and various raffles raised a further £3,750 which we were delighted to present to Noah's Ark Trust this week.

"This is an admirable charity, providing much-needed support for families during extremely difficult times and we are very pleased to be able to support them."

The trust is working hard to find itself a home within the heart of the community or try and raise £1 million so it can buy and furnish a property. The home will then be used by Noah's Ark to give the children and families - who may have lost a loved one through cancer, car accidents, suicide or other traumatic circumstances - comfort, support and advice from the trained staff.

Currently the trust, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, is based in Lowesmoor in a business park, but it hopes to find a home on a peppercorn rent.

Hayley Fowler, marketing and communications co-ordinator for the trust, said: "We are extremely grateful to McKnights and McKnight Wyvern for choosing us as their charity and working so hard to raise £4,500. Also thanks to the daring team that did the abseil and all who were involved in the balloon release."

To view our past stories about the families Noah's Ark has helped or to watch the emotive DVD, visit www.worcesternews. co.uk and click on the Noah's Ark logo.

A copy of the DVD is also available in the Worcester News reception along with some of the stories.