A business in Barrow has pledged its support to a local hospice as a way of thanking them for their 'fantastic work'.

The Wet Room, based on Rawlinson Street, has become the latest member of St Mary's Hospice's Compassionate Companies Network.

This scheme was set up by the charity to celebrate its 35th anniversary of caring for people across south Cumbria.

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Each member of the network has committed itself to donating £35 a month for 35 months to help ensure that the hospice can continue serving the community for another three decades at the very least.

A spokesperson from The Wet Room commented: "We love supporting St Mary's Hospice with the fantastic work they do in the community."

If you and your business is interested in joining the network, then you can contact the hospice's Corporate Partnerships Manager at annabelle.holloway@stmaryshospice.org.uk.