PEOPLE in Warrington have donated 220 school packs to children in Uganda.

Organised by charity Global Care, the scheme was supported by individuals, schools and churches, including Hill Cliffe Baptist Church and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

Each pack contains five pens, five pencils, five exercise books, two rulers, two erasers and a pencil sharpener.

The appeal was run by Warrington volunteer Margaret Bennett, who has travelled to Uganda and seen the need for the packs herself.

She said: “I’m really pleased with the total and thank everyone who supported the appeal for their generous help.”