Staff and customers at the local TSB branch in Midsomer Norton have been working extremely hard over the past two years to raise money for SWALLOW, the local charity supporting teenagers and adults with learning disabilities.

On Thursday, 12th December, all of this hard work was celebrated with a party and the presentation of a cheque for an amazing £3,300 at the branch.

SWALLOW Chief Executive, Bev Craney, said: “We are so grateful for all that the staff at TSB have done for us over the two years, it’s not just the money that they have raised, they have also helped out at our events and raised awareness of what we do. The money will pay for us to employ more people with learning disabilities, as well as fund our Employment Support Co-ordinator, who helps our members to gain work.

“It will make a huge difference, thank you to everyone involved.”

Tina, TSB Branch Manager, said: “We have loved having SWALLOW as our local charity partner for the past two years. It has been extremely rewarding being able to not only fundraise for this fantastic charity, but to support them in their events.

“We would like to thank TSB customers who have bought draw tickets and cakes and helped us to raise money to fund employment for SWALLOW members.

“We wish SWALLOW well for their future fundraising and would encourage others to create a partnership with them.”

If you would like more information about SWALLOW, or how you could support the charity, please contact Nicky Tew, by emailing: [email protected] or call: 01761 414034. You can also visit: www.swallowcharity.org or: www.facebook.com/SWALLOWCharity/