Compton Care in Wolverhampton , externalsaid it had raised a “tree-mendous” £25,000 from its scheme as it went into the last weekend of collections, thanking volunteers from a number of organisations who picked up 1,300 trees.
In Staffordshire, the Dougie Mac Hospice’s, external TreeCycle collection made more than £36,5000, which will go towards specialist care for people with life-limiting conditions.
Jayne Dono from the charity said of volunteers and supporters: “We simply couldn’t have done it without them.”
Meanwhile, Katharine House Hospice, in Stafford, external, made £17,000 from picking up about 780 trees.
“The incredible support from our community for this fundraising initiative helps us meet the £12,000 it costs each day to keep our vital services running,” said community and events fundraiser Lyndsey Howard.