LOCAL charity the West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust has welcomed a new fund- raiser.

Lauren Moore, 25, who worked for Sheffield RSPCA, has worked for three years with charities.

Trust fundraising head Karen Dineen said: “It’s great to have Lauren on board. She brings a wealth of knowledge and fund-raising experience with her.

“She will be an asset to the team as we go forward.”

Ms Moore said: “I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to work for such a fantastic charity. I am looking forward to developing the charity’s profile in the local and surrounding area.”

The trust plans to build a children’s respite centre and hospice at Brackenhall.

For more information visit www.forgetmenottrust.co.uk or call 01484 489789.