LEDBURY business, Bavenhill Mechanics, has presented a £1000 donation to the Prince's Trust in Bristol.

The agricultural engineering and heating contractor, based at Preston Cross, chose the Trust because of its support of young people.

Bavenhill Mechanic's environmental energy manager, Chris Chapman said: “I’ve always been impressed with the help that the Trust is able to offer, and it has helped turn around the lives of many young people”.

The Prince's Trust supports 13 to 30 year olds who are unemployed, and those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion.

Mr Chapman was recently a guest of honour at the Paradise Kitchen course at the Fairbridge Centre in Bristol, and he was treated to a special lunch prepared by a team of youngsters involved with the Trust.

“We are delighted that Bavenhill Mechanics chose to support The Prince’s Trust and hope that their trip to the centre showed them how their donation can help change young lives”, said Sarah Crooks, events executive for The Prince's Trust.

Mr Chapman said: “Talking to the young people who prepared the meal and joined us for lunch, you see how valuable the work of the Trust is in helping them gain the skills to progress in life.”