STAFF and residents at a care home in Salisbury have raised £412.50 for charity thanks to the success of fundraising events.

Money was raised at the Old Sarum Manor care home through its country and western-themed summer party, which featured a tombola, raffles, arts and crafts made by the residents on sale, a cake sale and plenty of party games.

The money will now go to the Care Workers Charity which supports current and former care workers with one-off crisis grants.

Old Sarum Manor is part of Elmfield Care, which undertook a variety of fundraising events across its three care homes to raise money for various charities.

£2,348.23 was raised in total thanks to a collective effort across the three care homes.

Emily Luckhurst, lifestyle manager at Old Sarum Manor, said: “Having fundraising events in the care homes give the residents and staff a welcome break from everyday routines and can bring emotions such as joy and excitement by having something to look forward to and plan for.

“They also help to get the residents actively involved and bring with it increased engagement and confidence.

“Whether they are baking a cake for a bake sale or manning a raffle stall, the importance placed on their role and greatly impacts their experience at the care home.”

Old Sarum Manor will continue to fundraise for the Care Workers Charity this month, with an event planned for the care home staff to wear orange to work.

“As orange is the colour of The Care Workers Charity, this will help to encourage donations to the charity, alongside the added benefit of brightening up the resident’s day,” a spokesperson said.