A Fakenham store has demonstrated its generosity by making two donations to local community groups.

The town's branch of The Original Factory Shop handed over a cheque for £257 to First Focus' manager, Clarissa Belson, on Thursday (December 2).

Fakenham & Wells Times: Matthew Browne, manager of Fakenham's The Original Factory Shop, with First Focus manager Clarissa BelsonMatthew Browne, manager of Fakenham's The Original Factory Shop, with First Focus manager Clarissa Belson (Image: Archant)

It also donated a trolley-load of toys to the Salvation Army’s Toys and Tins appeal.

Clarissa Belson, manager at First Focus, said the money would help the information and advice centre to continue its work.

She added: "We have had so much support from the community, and the Factory Shop was one of the first to support and help us.

Fakenham & Wells Times: The Original Factory Shop in Fakenham donated a trolley of toys to the Salvation Army’s Toys and Tins appealThe Original Factory Shop in Fakenham donated a trolley of toys to the Salvation Army’s Toys and Tins appeal (Image: Archant)

"We could have not continued without this sort of support.”

Adrian Allen, Salvation Army corps officer, said its donation plugged a gap in the kinds of toys they were missing.

He added: "This is a perfect example of the help we get from the community.

“We had a shortage for a certain age group, so to have a donation of the stuff we were missing has helped massively."

Fakenham & Wells Times: Fakenham's branch of The Original Factory Shop donated £257 to First FocusFakenham's branch of The Original Factory Shop donated £257 to First Focus (Image: Archant)