WESTHOLME School has donated £1157.48 to the Blackburn Youth Zone.

The money was raised through collections at a carol service held at the school in Meins Road, Blackburn.

The donations will help keep the youth centre open 365 days a year for the children across Blackburn with Darwen.

Hannah Allen, chief executive of the youth zone, said: "School partnerships are very important to us as both our organisations have young people at the very centre of what we do, together we can support young people in achieving their full potential.

"We want to support all fundraising ideas, so please get in touch."

Vivienne Davenport from Westholme School said: “It is a great privilege to be able to offer our support to such a vital community charity.

"Not all children are as blessed as many of those at Westholme, and we value the opportunity to reflect on this and respond to it in a meaningful way, especially at this time of the year."

To make a donation, or to get involved with a fundraising event, call 01254 292000.