The annual Christmas raffle for Paulton couple, Laney and Mark’s Homeless Project, took place last week at the Centurion Hotel.

?A record-breaking amount of almost £4,000 was raised for the homeless charity, with 223 prizes to be won. These prizes ranged from a holiday in Florida to a Hot Air balloon ride and many, many more. The prizes were all donated for the raffle, which were won by some very lucky winners.

The money raised will ensure not only that the homeless have Christmas gifts this year, but will be looked after throughout the rest of the year.

Laney said they will be taking 34 Christmas gifts into Bath, which will certainly bring good cheer to those on the street.

Laney said she was was delighted to host the raffle in the Centurion Hotel, as they always support the Christmas raffle.

It was also incredibly helpful to have Nicola Simmons organising the raffle, with Nicola and Tasha Sobey storing the prizes in their homes.

Liz Hardman, B&NES Councillor, said: “Laney and Mark don’t just help the homeless at Christmas, but all year round. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for making people’s lives better.”

There will be no rest for Laney and Mark over the Christmas period as they will continue their homeless work, visiting Bath.

If you would like to donate money to Laney and Mark’s homeless work, please contact them via their Facebook page: Laney and Mark’s Homeless Project.