Published: 02/09/2010 16:32 - Updated: 02/09/2010 16:35

Two charities in the city have benefited from large donations from national companies.

Macfarlane Packaging hosted a coffee morning at its city office to present its annual charitable donation to Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, handing over a cheque for £2,500.

The company also gave gift bags containing toys to children fighting the illness.

Hazel Staten, a volunteer for the charity, said: "Without the donation of people and companies like Macfarlane Packaging, the children and I would no longer be here.

"It means everything to us and anyone who faces a diagnosis in the future. I can't tell you how grateful I am on behalf of the charity and the families."

City-based global charity World Vision received a boost of £10,000 from the Student Support Centre, provider of home-base tuition programmes.

The money has gone directly to the Nalitabari Education Project in Bangladesh, ensuring 338 children are able to attend school.

World Vision account manager Mark Jones said: "It is great to see our supporters show such commitment to help improve the lives of children who are living in desperate poverty.

"Through their generous support, we are able to work with communities in Bangladesh to make a lasting difference for the next generation."