Pall-Ex, the leading palletised freight distribution network, has donated over £15,000 to The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

The money was raised via the network's innovative 'Penny-a-Pallet' scheme, devised by CEO and Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey.

First launched in 1996, the initiative sees one penny being donated to charity for every pallet delivered by Pall-Ex. And, with the network continuing to go from strength-to-strength, the amount raised has increased each year, with an impressive £150,000 being raised for The Princess Royal Trust for Carers since it became the scheme's chosen charity in 2007.

Commenting on the donation, Hilary said:

"I'm lucky enough to be a patron of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and have witnessed first-hand the vital work that this organisation does.

"When I first started the 'Penny-a-Pallet' scheme, I wanted an initiative that would grow in line with the business and enable us to donate more and more each year to worthwhile causes.

"I'm delighted that this has been able to happen and I really am humbled to hear the stories of how our money is being put to good use."

Liz Fenton, chief executive of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, added:

"We are very grateful to our committed supporters like Hilary who really understand the difficulties of being a carer and help us to provide support to carers across the UK."

The money raised by Pall-Ex's 'Penny-a-Pallet' scheme goes towards The Trust's support for the 142 independently-managed Carers' Centres across the UK, enabling them to continue to offer help and advice to thousands of carers.