A Lancashire company has raised more than £1,300 for a children's hospice.

Festive Lights raised £1,367.41 for Derian House Children's Hospice as part of their annual £50 Business Challenge.

The money will help care for and support more than 400 children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

The Chorley-based business invited both their head office in Charnock Richard and the Wigan distribution centre to take part in the challenge.

Over three months, staff took part in office sweepstakes, bake sales, a 12-mile walk, and an internal auction.

The £50 Business Challenge, which runs from April to July every year, invites businesses to raise money for the hospice.

The charity gives businesses £50, with a pledge to turn it into more funds to support the children and families.

Businesses are encouraged to be creative with their fundraising.

Festive Lights initially set a target of £500 but was able to surpass it.

In previous years, Festive Lights has donated hundreds of metres of string lights to help Derian House prepare for Christmas.

They have also sponsored Derian House’s annual Tree of Love Christmas event, represented them in Tough Mudder races, and provided discounts to those taking part in their Deck the Halls for Derian House event.

Shane Mead, general manager at Festive Lights, said: "Derian House is a charity that’s been close to our hearts for many years, and we’re proud to play our part in supporting the excellent, life-changing work the hospice provides.

"The whole Festive Lights team have come together to raise over £1,000 in the challenge, and we look forward to continuing to support and aid the hospice as much as we can for years to come."

Ellie Smith, community fundraiser at the hospice, said: "We are so thankful to Festive Lights, and the other companies who took part in our £50 Business Challenge, for all the hard work and amazing support we have received.

"The money raised will provide palliative care, respite stays, day care, holidays and end-of-life support to those who really need our help.

"Derian House provides free care to children and their families, with only a small percentage of funding provided from the government.

"We rely on the generosity and fundraising of the general public and local businesses to help support the care provided.

"Festive Lights have been avid supporters of Derian House Children’s Hospice, and we’re grateful as always for their kind donation."

Derian House, based in Astley Village, Chorley, cares for more than 400 babies, children, young people and their families from across the North West, and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.