EMPLOYEES from Selwood Housing have raised more than £460 for Trowbridge children's charity, Stepping Stones.

Children, parents and staff from Stepping Stones were presented with a cheque at Longfield Children’s Centre by staff from Selwood Housing Group, following a number of fundraising cake sales, a Wii Olympics and a bring a buy sale.

Thanks to this cash boost, this money will be used to purchase IT and sensory equipment to support all the pre-school children with special needs who attend its group.

Barbara Jansen from Stepping Stones said: "We were delighted that Selwood Housing Group chose our small local charity to support and are very grateful for all the time and effort that has gone into the many fundraising events that have taken place.

"It is only with the support of our local community and businesses that we have been able to continue to provide a specialist facility for children with special needs in West Wiltshire.We are extremely grateful to everyone who took part in any of the fundraising events."

Julia Latham from Selwood Housing Group’s social committee, Selwood Spirit, added: "We are proud to support such a fantastic local charity like Stepping Stones who provide valuable support for children with special educational needs in the local area. It does not take too long to organise and it is great fun to do."

Stepping Stones, based in Broadcloth Lane, provides support for children with special educational needs from across West Wiltshire.