A CONGRESBURY business has announced Weston Hospicecare as its charity of the year.

Cadbury Garden and Leisure will be raising money throughout 2011 for the vital organisation.

Paul Butchers, store manager, kickstarted the fund-raising campaign last week when he took part in the charity’s new event Boss in a Box.

He said: “I have always been a huge supporter of Weston Hospicecare and have taken part in many fund-raising events including the Mercury Mendip Challenge.

“It seemed a logical step to really get behind them together with my team here at Cadbury to try and raise as much money as we can.

“They do such a fantastic job supporting people in our local community we are proud to have them as our charity of the year.”

Diana Sorrell, head of income generation at the hospice, said: “We are really excited to be working with Cadbury this year.

“Paul and his team have already been really proactive in coming up with fund-raising ideas.

“We really hope that with their fantastic reputation within the local area this partnership will not only raise funds vital funds but also increase our awareness amongst the local people of Yatton and Congresbury.”