Screwfix has supported the BBC's recent Children in Need appeal with its large Contact Centre in Yeovil.

Hundreds of Screwfix employees used the centre's services to help take donation calls from across the UK on Friday 16 November.

John Mewett, Screwfix CEO, said: "Now in our thirteenth year of taking calls for Children in Need, we were delighted to be supporting such a worthy cause again this year. Last Friday, we took thousands of calls from across the UK, showing just how generous the public really are when it comes to supporting Children in Need. We're confident that we can help exceed last year's total during this year's fundraising drive, and I'd like to thank all Screwfix staff for donating their Friday night to help.


"The business supports this wonderful cause with great enthusiasm each year. We held many fun fundraising activities and entertainment throughout the night which also contributes to the grand total. We're are so pleased that we were able to offer Screwfix's support once again and I'd really like to thank all our colleagues who volunteered."

(CM/MH)