A CHARITY which cares for sick children in Sedgemoor has received £3,500 from the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of Gannett, owner of the Newsquest Media Group, which owns the Mercury.

The CHSW’s Samantha Williams said: “We’re really grateful for this donation – every penny we receive is vital, and makes a difference to all the children and families who use our services.

“Our three hospices across the South-West are great places because they give children the chance to play.

“The CHSW shop really needs donations of clothes and toys, so if you have anything you can donate please do so.”

The money will go towards a special Savi Cot Bed for children staying at the charity’s Charlton Farm hospice in Wraxall, near Bristol.

A CHSW spokesman said: “The cot will enable the care team to meet the needs of young children and babies for whom a paediatric clinical bed is not suitable.

“The high-sided cot is fully padded, ensuring that a child is protected and cushioned, and can help prevent injury from seizures, which is common among the babies and children we care for.

“The cot’s extremely adaptable with removal sides, and it can be raised and lowered to allow safe handling and care to each individual child or baby’s needs.”