SOFT toys and children's clothes donated by bank staff in Bolton were sold to make money for a children's charity.

Barclays staff from offices at The Wellsprings and Victoria Square turned out in force to raise money for the National Children's Home charity.

More than a hundred staff chipped in to man the stall in Victoria Square last month where hundreds of nearly new children's items were sold.

More cash was raised when four enthusiastic volunteers roamed the town dressed in the National Children's Home dragon mascot outfit.

A total of £450 was raised on the day and the money was doubled by the Barclays staff pound for pound scheme, giving NCH a boost of £900.