A hospice that provides end-of-life care has been given £14,703.

The donation was made by the Cumberland Building Society, on behalf of its Affinity Account savers.

Every year, the society donates one per cent of the average total balances of all its Affinity Accounts to three charities.

This year, it is dividing £43,000 between Eden Valley Hospice, Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, and Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

The latter was given £14,703 at a special ceremony at its Workington headquarters.

Hospice at Home West Cumbria provides care for people with life-limiting conditions and support for their families in west Cumbria.

It also offers help to patients’ families and carers.

The hospice has 186 volunteers helping with activities including family and bereavement support, complementary therapy, fundraising, working in its shops, and driving patients to appointments.

Julie Monk, chief executive officer at Hospice at Home West Cumbria, said: "Hospice at Home West Cumbria is delighted to receive the generous donation of £14,703 through the Cumberland Building Society Affinity account.

"This has been particularly welcomed at a time when the charity is seeing an increase in the costs of delivering our services, alongside a growing demand."

The Affinity Account is an example of the Cumberland’s commitment to 'kinder banking', which aims to support Cumbrian charities and institutions.

Daniel Palmer, cluster manager at a number of Cumberland branches across west Cumbria, including Workington, said: "Every year we’re extremely proud in giving this donation.

"It’s with special thanks to the ongoing support of our customers, allowing us to give something back to our local community.

"The enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication the teams give at the hospice is truly inspirational, knowing that every day they make a difference in so many people’s lives.

"It’s an absolute pleasure to be a part of it and to be able to recognise the amazing work they do."