The Meningitis Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank readers in North West England for helping FOCUS DIY stores raise a fantastic £16,486 towards the 'Support for Life' appeal.

Stores across the UK held fun days in September and raised an amazing £100,000 nationwide for the Meningitis Trust.

The 'Support for Life' Appeal was launched in September by Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex.

Through the continued commitment of your readers and companies like Focus DIY we can continue the fight against meningitis across the UK.

Christine Hughes

Meningitis Trust