A BARCLAYS bank employee from Bishop Auckland raised £595 for the Hunwick Community Association, in Crook.
Counter manager of Bishop Auckland's Barclays branch Jean Surtees raised the cash by serving refreshments and raffle tickets at a recent ceilidh for a community investment programme.
She said: "At Barclays, we strive to strengthen the local communities in which we live and work by supporting a range of causes.
"This is a fantastic example of Barclays staff fundraising with the local community to achieve something which we hope will make a real and lasting difference."
The money raised will go towards the contribution of facilities for after school activities and local community events.
Alistair Melville, treasurer of Hunwick Community Association, said: "On behalf of the committee, I would like to express our thanks to Jean for her efforts."
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