A social media and marketing business is marking its first 12 months of trading with a party to raise funds for the Bradley-based Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

Nicola Mellor set up Pepamint in 2013 through the new Enterprise Allowance Scheme which supports people coming into work from being unemployed.

To celebrate its first birthday, Pepamint is hosting a birthday party from 7pm on Friday, August 15, at the Voda Bar in John William Street, Huddersfield – with all money raised going to the hospice.

Said Nicola: “My first year in business with Pepamint has been fantastic and I wanted to mark the end of my first 12 months with a celebration.

“Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice do some fantastic work across West Yorkshire for children with life-shortening conditions and I am delighted to be able to support them with the proceeds from my party.”

Jason Costello, head of community fundraising at the charity, said: “We would like to wish Pepamint a very happy first birthday,

“I know how much hard work Nicola has put in over the past 12 months and we are really grateful for their support from their birthday party.”

The Pepamint party will have entertainment from magician Thomas Anthony plus a singer to be announced shortly. Go to mintparty.eventbrite.com

Forget Me Not Children’s hospice has supported more than 100 children and their families across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield through its hospice at home service and state-of-the-art hospice, Russell House.