GENEROUS residents in Redditch helped to raise £1,700 for Help for Heroes.

The charity’s Worcestershire branch took part in a national fundraiser at Debenhams stores across the UK, and raised the combined sum at a collection at Redditch’s Kingfisher Shopping Centre store, as well as one in Worcester.

The Kingfisher team was lead by Pat Marsan, supported by county coordinator Ian Baldry, Dave Mills, Kevin Shakespeare, Tony Fisher, Sue Bayle, Jackie Barnsley ,Roy Marsan, Tracey Marsan and Georgia Bird from the Hereford and Worcester ACF.

Pat Marsan has thanked store manager Kerry Makey and all of the staff who supported them.

Co-ordinator for Worcestershire, Ian Baldry, added: “No matter when someone served, we give them the support they need to lead active,independent and fulfilling lives.”