A leading UK clothing collection is revealed to have raised over £500,000 for Balloch charity Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) since it started a partnership in 2009.

Clothes Aid announced the donation figure as it renewed its commitment to increase distribution and collection in Scotland in aid of the charity, which offers children and families palliative care, family respite and support at its two hospices, including Robin House in Balloch.

Since the two groups began working together eight years ago, over 7,000 tonnes of clothing has been donated by generous Scots from all over the country via the Clothes Aid collection service for CHAS.

At the current depot in East Kilbride, over 50,000 CHAS bags are delivered per month and the level of support for the children's charity is set to increase with new deliveries in East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire and across Edinburgh.

Jonathan Clegg, community fundraiser for CHAS, said: “We are absolutely overwhelmed at the fantastic amount raised by Clothes Aid and can't thank the team enough for their continued support.

"This is a big year for CHAS, there are 15,400 children and young people in Scotland with a life-shortening condition and we are determined to be there for all of those children and their families. Every penny raised by Clothes Aid will help us keep the joy alive for families facing the most difficult time imaginable, by ensuring that no matter how short the time they have together may be, it is filled with happiness."

Michael Lomotey, Clothes Aid’s business manager said: “We are delighted to have reached such a landmark figure for CHAS and are dedicated to ensuring that we continue to make a positive impact and their incredible work.”