A NEWTON Aycliffe charity which helps disadvantaged people in the Sedgefield and Darlington boroughs is to benefit from a Freemasons donation.

John Painter, Robbie Davison and Tony Brewster presented £2,000 to the Pioneering Care Partnership's Michael Dalton and Carol Briggs. The money will be used to buy automatic doors.

John Painter, Worshipful Master for Freemasons Lodge 8800, said: "This is a double celebration as the lodge celebrates its 25th anniversary during September, so what a great way of making a real difference to all the people accessing the Pioneering Care Centre."

For details about services offered at the Pioneering Care Centre call (01325) 321234 or minicom (01325) 313133.