Staff at a Shropshire law firm have raised thousands of pounds for two local charities following a year of fundraising challenges, events and community activities.

Lanyon Bowdler raised nearly £4,600 during the 12 months ending 30 September, with the money being shared between Little Stars and Severn Valley Rescue, the firm’s chosen charities for the year.

The fundraising was supported by colleagues from across Lanyon Bowdler’s offices, who organised and took part in a variety of activities to support the two organisations.

The firm also supported both charities in other ways throughout the year, including donations of food and essential items to Severn Valley Rescue and volunteering and Christmas gift donations for Little Stars.

Dawn Humphries, chair of Lanyon Bowdler’s charity committee, said: “It’s been wonderful to see so many colleagues getting involved in supporting Little Stars and Severn Valley Rescue over the past year.

“Both organisations do incredibly important work in our communities, and we are proud to have been able to support them through fundraising, volunteering and practical donations.

“From running challenges and mountain treks to bake sales and other activities, people have really embraced the opportunity to make a difference.

“What’s particularly pleasing is that so much of the fundraising has been driven by individual members of staff who have given up their own time to take on challenges and support causes they care about.

“I would like to thank everyone who has contributed, whether by organising an event, taking part in a challenge, making a donation or helping behind the scenes.

“It’s a fantastic team effort and one which we hope will make a real difference to both charities.”

Little Stars supports families with babies and young children across Shropshire, providing essential items and practical help to those who need it most.

Chantal Cassini-Jones, of Little Stars, thanked the firm for its support throughout the year.

She said: “This is an incredible total, and we are so grateful to everyone at Lanyon Bowdler for all their hard work over the year.

“I want to say a huge thank you to the whole charity committee and staff at Lanyon Bowdler. People have gone above and beyond to get involved in all of our fundraisers and the individual support from everyone has been fantastic - not forgetting the wonderful donations for our Christmas gift campaign last year and the volunteering too.”

Severn Valley Rescue, based at Billingsley near Bridgnorth, cares for donkeys, dogs, cats and other animals, many of them with special needs, injuries or disabilities.

Amanda Ball, of Severn Valley Rescue, said the support of businesses like Lanyon Bowdler was essential for the charity to continue its work.

“We are so grateful for the amount raised,” she added. “Thank you so much for your support, it means so much.”