Pictured above: (from l-r back row) Luke Garbett, Dan Lewis, Barbara Spencer, Andy Peters (from l-r front row) Neil Smart, Chris Cory, Diane Cox and Andy Wootton

Staff at Tipton manufacturing company BHJ UK Protein Foods Ltd have shaved off their hair to help make dreams come true for terminally ill children.

A group of eight production operators from the meat protein ingredients manufacturer took part in the sponsored head shave to raise over £1,200 for local charity Promise Dreams.

The Wolverhampton based charity raises money for seriously and terminally ill children to provide treatment, help and support for both them and their families. 

Chris Cory, production operative from BHJ UK said: "We're delighted to have exceeded our fund raising target and present such a fantastic charity with some vital funds to support on-going projects in the region.

"Losing our hair is a small price to pay for helping Promise Dreams make a wish a reality for a number of seriously and terminally ill children."

Beverley Bird, charity manager of Promise Dreams said: "We're so grateful to BHJ UK for their support in organising this local fund raising event.

"It is thanks to businesses like them that we can grow and raise much-needed funds to make dreams come true.

"Whether a child would like a holiday, a toy, medical treatment or equipment, or even the chance to meet their favourite celebrity, Promise Dreams is dedicated to making this happen."

BHJ UK has over 30 years' experience developing functional proteins for meat manufacturers. Its vast product portfolio delivers direct benefits such as reduced formulation costs and improved product texture.