A BUILDERS merchant which raises cash for Farnham’s Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice is again on the fundraising trail.

Covers, which has a branch in Aldershot, is hosting its successful Help for Hospices campaign in September and aims to net £30,000.

Now in its fourth year, the charity campaign supports hospices across the South East.

From September 10-15, Covers will be donating £5 for each registered customer that makes a purchase during the event. The generous company has also pledged to donate at least £20,000 of its own money to kick-start the campaign and further bolster funds.

On September 10, volunteers from Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice will join staff at Covers Aldershot for a ‘builders bake off’ - going head to head in the battle for the best bake. After the competition, all cakes will be available to enjoy in return for a donation to the charity. There will also be a chance to win some top prizes in the raffle, including a £500 holiday voucher, iPad, and luxury food hamper.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care is the only hospice care service for adult patients, and their families, across the whole of west Surrey and North East Hampshire. For over 35 years, it has provided support to the community and needs to raise more than £15,000 per day to continue operating.

Rupert Green, chairman at Covers, said: “The Covers Help for Hospices campaign has become an annual fixture on our company’s calendar.

“We are delighted to be running this highly successful campaign for a fourth consecutive year. We hope as many people as possible support us in our mission to raise lots of money for such important community charities.”

Tickets for the raffle will cost £1 each or £10 for a book of 10, and are available to buy in all Covers depots until September 28.