ANIMAL protection campaigners have thanked Malvern shoppers for their generosity, after they raised £100 for The Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research on Saturday.

Collection organiser Pauline Burgess said: "I would like to thank everyone who donated to the Lord Dowding Fund, which awards grants to scientists for advanced medical and scientific research that does not use animals.

"These projects include various types of cancer, kidney research, microsurgery, Parkinson’s, and schizophrenia.

"Anyone wishing to learn more about the fund can go to ldf.org.uk, where they can also make a donation."

A photo of two of the collectors, Maxine Burgess (left) and Roberta Balfour,

is attached for use, free of charge.