The Harvester Salad & Grill in Swindon has helped the restaurant chain raise more than £28,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK.

Peter James, manager of the restaurant in Drove Road, said: “We feel proud to have played our part in raising such a huge amount for Make-A-Wish because it is such a fantastic cause, making a real difference to children and young people across the country.

“We have to give a big thanks to our customers who helped us raise the money by making a donation to the charity through purchasing Make-A-Wish’s special star badges.”

Make-A-Wish helps children and young people with life-threatening conditions by granting their magical wish.

It was founded in the UK in June 1986 and, since then, has granted over 6,300 wishes.

Karen England, Make-A-Wish Foundation UK’s director of fundraising, said: “We were delighted to be working with Harvester for the sixth year running, increasing awareness of our work as well as raising much needed funds that will add magic to children’s lives.”