Cash Bonanza for Charities

THREE charities have benefitted from an annual fundraising concert.

The organisers of York's Annual Community Carol Concert were delighted to present volunteers with the proceeds from December's Diamond Jubilee event at the Barbican.

The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York's Christmas Cheer Fund received £2,000 towards hosting festive lunches for 400 elderly residents. York Mind also benefitted from a £2,000 donation towards their work on mental health while York Hospital Radio, long-time supporters of the concert, received £500.

Graham Bradbury, secretary for the carol concert group, said: “We are delighted to be able to support these three local charities and help with the work they do in the community.”

This year's concert will be help on December 16 with tickets on sale at York Barbican from Monday 2 July