A LECHLADE estate made a generous £4,000 donation to two charities in the Cotswolds.

Lakes by Yoo donated the money to Newfoundland Friends and the Lechlade and District Lions.

The charities took £2,000 each and have exciting plans for the donations.

The Lechlade and District Lions, a member of Lions Clubs International, are putting their share towards a new community bus with disabled access.

The club, which was chartered in 1978 to help in the local community, run a number of activities in the Cotswolds that help young people and senior citizens.

John Sheffield, chairman of Lechlade and District Lions’ fundraising committee, said: “Lechlade and District Lions is delighted to have received the donation from the Lakes by Yoo.

“It will help considerably with the charity work we support and will particularly help with the commissioning of a new community bus, which is expected in the next few months.”

Newfoundland Friends was formed in the Cotswolds 26 years ago, with the objective of using the skills of Newfoundland dogs to raise money for children’s charities.

The group is now focused on training Newfoundlands and people in lifesaving skills, to help enhance the lives of disabled adults and children through interaction with the dogs.

In recent months the Newfoundlands have provided companionship at children’s hospices and hospitals and helped with fundraising for other charities.

Talking about the two charities, John Hitchcox, founder of Lakes by Yoo, said: “I am delighted that the Lakes by Yoo is able to support these two fantastic charities.

“Both charities, in their own way, make a significant difference to the lives of people living locally.

“It was pleasure to learn more about each of their work and their plans for the future.”

For more information about Lakes by Yoo visit thelakesbyyoo.com