A NIGHT of music at the Corinium Museum has helped raise more than a thousand pounds for Cirencester Housing for Young People (Chyp).

Major Pipework, a group made up of members of the Cheltenham and Gloucester branch of the Society of Recorder Players, played a range of of music from the 15th Century to the modern day at the event on Friday night.

Canapes, made by Chyp volunteers, were then served to the audience, along with wine.

The evening raised a total of £1,300 including ticket sales, sponsorship, donations and raffle-takings.

Natalie Ledger, a fundraising officer with Chyp, said: "We would like to thank everyone involved who worked so hard to make the evening such a success and everyone who came along to support the event. Everyone certainly seemed to enjoy the evening."

Cirencester Housing for Young People was established in 1986 to help young people in-and-around the Cirencester area. It provides supported accommodation to vulnerable young people between the ages of 16 and 25.

Chyp's residents come from a variety of different backgrounds. Most have been made homeless as a result of a family breakup, abuse or leaving care. Many have additional problems such as learning difficulties and mental health issues. Chyp also provides individual support to develop life skills focusing on self-care, continuing education, finding work and managing individual finance to achieve independent living.

It costs more than £200,000 a year to run so Chyp relies on donations from individuals and companies, as well as grants from funders.

Anyone who would like to make a donation to Chyp for Christmas should visit www.chypthecharity.rog.uk