An opticians in Redditch has raised hundreds of pounds for charity to mark its 31st birthday.
Staff from Specsavers in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre marked their special anniversary on Wednesday (August 14) with cake, a colouring competition, a tombola, a lucky dip and face painting.
The store managed to raise £784 for the Sandycroft Centre, a local charity supporting victims of domestic abuse and people with poor mental health.
Local businesses kindly donated prizes to the tombola with hampers, toys and books provided by Coffee #1, Baby Unicorn, Clintons and WHSmith.
James Worton, store director at Specsavers Redditch, said: "It was a great opportunity to thank our customers for their support over the past three decades and to celebrate the tremendous work our team does.
"We really appreciate being part of the community and raising funds for the Sandycroft Centre was a chance for us to give back.
"Thanks to everyone who helped us to reach our amazing fundraising total as well as the local businesses who donated prizes."
Situated in Smallwood in Redditch, the Sandycroft Centre, formerly the All Women’s House, offers a variety of services to support the Redditch community.
The Sandycroft Centre works with other agencies to provide local services to meet the needs of a diverse community.
To find out more visit http://www.sandycroft.org/.
To book an appointment at Specsavers call 01527 595558 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/redditch
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