THE Darwen branch of Britannia has helped the building society reach its biggest charity fundraising total – £400,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society.

The team has been taking part in a variety of activities to help the charity which has supported patients and their families for 30 years.

Giulietta Sharp, manager of the Railway Road branch, said: “It has been great fun raising money for Alzheimer’s Society during our corporate charity fund-raising year.

“The Britannia team in Darwen held coffee mornings, raffles and competitions, raising more than £1,150.

"The response and support from members of the community has been absolutely brilliant.”