A MANUFACTURING firm has handed over £1,000 to the Kemp Hospice appeal after a joint effort by staff and directors.

A Christmas raffle at Elmley Lovett-based Taylor raised more than £500 from employees which was then topped up by directors.

Spokeswoman Zoe Mucklow said: "Every year we raffle the gifts that have been given to us from our suppliers and this year there was an overwhelming wish to donate all proceeds to Kemp Hospice.

"Most of our employees live in the Kidderminster and Droitwich area and realise the very real need for the care that Kemp Hospice aims to provide."

Taylor, which employs more than 200 people, manufactures and supplies products to the waste management and recycling industries.