The Leeds Building Society has raised £1,564 for Macmillan Cancer Support via a combined fundraising effort this autumn.

The mutual hosted ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ events at its Head Office in Leeds and Cobalt offices in the North East.

It also supported the charity’s pin badge campaign in its branches during October.

Matt Jameson, fundraising manager for Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “It’s great that so much has been raised by Leeds Building Society to support people with cancer.

“With one in two people now receiving a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime, Macmillan wants to ensure that everyone is supported throughout their cancer journey every step of the way.

“The £1,564 raised by Leeds Building Society will help Macmillan fund vital services such as specialist nurses and financial advice and support.”

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event in Leeds was organised by Paul Horsbrough, from the Society’s change delivery team, who commented: “We knew that we had a number of great bakers in our midst, but now we’re aware that we have some really committed fundraisers too.

“I’d like to thank everyone who got involved baking, buying and selling because without them we wouldn’t have had such a successful day. Real team building in action.”

Pictured: the World’s Biggest Coffee morning event held at Leeds Building Society’s Head Office. (L–R) Paul Horsbrough, James Flatt, Jessica Liversidge, Megan Isaac, Joanne Breslin-Brooke, Sarah Grindall, Matt Jameson, Jack Molyneux, Alison Banks and Claire Passmore.