Generous workers at a local training and employment specialist have demonstrated their heartfelt support for charity after donating £300 towards the BHF Saving Lives in Walsall appeal.

Employees of Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG) based in Bradford Place voted to lend their support after learning of the appeal to site up to 20 life- saving defibrillators across the borough, vital in the event of cardiac arrest.

PPDG PR Manager Phil Pemble said: "As a West Midlands based business, help for local charities and our communities is one of our key objectives. So when we heard about the appeal and the idea behind it our Walsall staff immediately wanted to make a donation from our payroll giving scheme to help the fund along." 

BHF is on the way to raising the £20,000 needed to provide the equipment which will be sited in doctor's surgeries and medical centres across the borough.

BHF's Fundraising Manager in the Black Country Warren Appleby said he was delighted with the contribution which would help the appeal reach its target. He also appealed to other businesses located across the Walsall Borough to get involved by calling 0121 580 9799 where he can provide more information. 

PPDG has an extensive community support programme and is extremely proud of giving back to the communities it works in. Recently surpassing the £150,000 milestone of payroll donations, BHF is just one of over 360 different charities and voluntary organisations supported.

For more information about Pertemps People Development Group, please visit their website here: www.ppdg.co.uk