More than £5,000 has been raised for a charity that supports sick babies and children through a five-a-side football tournament.

Staff from Gregor Heating, a heating business which operates across Wiltshire, took part in the tournament organised by Barratt David Wilson Homes South West in aid of The Grand Appeal.

The dedicated charity for Bristol Children's Hospital, it funds a range of services, including accommodation for families, state-of-the-art equipment, and arts, music, and play therapies.

Twelve teams took part, with money raised through ticket sales and a raffle.

Steve Gregor, managing director at Gregor Heating, whose team won the tournament, said: "The funds raised from the five-a-side tournament will go a long way to support The Grand Appeal’s incredible work at Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael’s Hospital.

"It’s a privilege to be part of something that makes such a difference for sick children and their families."

Helen Haskell, The Grand Appeal’s head of corporate fundraising, added: "This generous donation will help us continue providing vital care and support for some of the most vulnerable children and babies.

"Thanks to events like this, we can offer them the best possible chance for recovery and a brighter future."

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