We’d like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful folks at St martins and St Pauls Church in Tipton who have helped raise a fantastic £500 in aid of Beacon.

Each year the church raises money for 12 local charities through its Tree of Light appeal and Beacon was chosen to be a beneficiary in the latest fundraising effort.

Beacon Centre Partnership Development Manager Donna Gordon said: “This year was the first time Beacon was chosen so we are thrilled. The night was made all the more enjoyable by Tipton Community Choir who put on a fantastic performance.

“We would like to thank everyone involved as this money is vital in enabling Beacon to continue to support people with sight loss across the region.”