MORE than £3,000 has been raised for The NeuroMuscular Centre in Winsford after a successful night of fundraising at Cheshire Police.

A total of £3,127.06 was raised by officers and staff who took part in the Constabulary's annual Christmas Charity raffle and Quizmas event.

On Tuesday, January 17, Chief Constable Simon Byrne visited the charity to see how the money will be spent.

The funds raised will support The NeuroMuscular Centre with their development aspirations.

The centre currently supports around 1,700 people a year and plans to extend the centre by a further 60 per cent.

This will help to increase the number of people it can support who are affected by Muscular Dystrophy - a severe and progressive muscle wasting condition.

Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: "I would like to thank officers and staff for helping to raise such a phenomenal amount of money for The NeuroMuscular Centre. I was really pleased that so many of you got into the spirit of the event.

"The money will support the centre immensely, and the Constabulary should be proud for helping to make such a difference to people with Muscular Dystrophy."

A new building extension is currently being constructed with a large community café area, new studio for the Design and Print Social Enterprise, plus a fully accessible gym specially adapted for people with limited mobility.

The money raised by Cheshire Constabulary will help fund the development.

Amy Swatkins, a Community Development Fundraiser at The NeuroMuscular Centre, said: "It's an amazing amount of money to have raised, we were overwhelmed when we found out and it will make a significant difference.

"We are extremely grateful for this support from our biggest local employer.”