Notcutts Brampton Garden Centre has proudly announced a new partnership with the North West Anglia Hospitals Charity through the micro-donations charity Pennies.

Customers are now able to make a donation at the till by rounding up their shopping in support of the children’s ward at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, in Huntingdon.

An afternoon of activities was organised to celebrate the partnership, which saw Philip Fearn from the North West Anglia Hospital Charity making an appearance dressed as the charity’s mascot lion.

He was accompanied by Hinchingbrooke Hospital’s volunteer gardeners Christine Sheppard, Joy Ball and Rosemary Styles.

The Pennies micro-donations charity, which allows customers to round up their purchase to the nearest pound and donate the difference to a chosen charity, has gained immense popularity nationwide.

Notcutts customers have embraced the initiative across their 18 other garden centres and, collectively, they have raised more than £500,000 for local charities across the country.

Jo Hawkins-McDowell, general manager of the garden centre said: "At Notcutts Brampton we are committed to making a positive impact in our community.

"Our partnership with the North West Anglia Hospitals Charity through Pennies is a testament to our dedication to supporting local causes.

"We are delighted to be able to contribute to the hospital's valuable work and provide our customers with an opportunity to make a difference."

Pennies CEO, Alison Hutchinson CBE said: “Pennies is proud to partner with Notcutts, and excited to see the recent launch of Pennies in Notcutts Brampton Garden Centre, who join 18 other Notcutts sites that have been collecting micro-donations since 2016.

“Micro-donations made at the till by Notcutts Brampton customers will add up quickly, and will help North West Anglia Hospitals Charity to enhance the outstanding care they provide across the region.

"Thank you to Notcutts customers and team for continuing making a difference in your local communities, a few pennies at a time.”