A HAMPSHIRE church is raising funds for a charity that helps children in poorer parts of the world.

Collections for Hope and Homes for Children will be held at St Peter’s Church, Bramshaw, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Children in Africa and Eastern Europe are moved out of institutions and into family-based care.

Church warden David Coates said: “This is a wonderful charity that works to ensure children grow up in an environment where they’re loved and have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.”