SHOPPERS at Debenhams stores across the North-East and North Yorkshire are being asked to support efforts to raise cash for Help for Heroes.

During the weekend of March 21 to March 22, hundreds of the charities volunteers will be collecting donations and selling a range of official merchandise at Debenhams stores.

It is the second year of Debenhams supporting Help for Heroes this way.

Bryn Parry, CEO and co-founder of Help for Heroes said:”We rely heavily on our wonderful volunteers and on this exciting collection weekend, they’ll be giving up their time to do their bit at a local Debenhams store.

“We’d love for as many people as possible to show their support them while they’re out doing their shopping and so help make this a huge success.

“Servicemen and women who are injured today will still need our support tomorrow and for the rest of their lives. They are still battling and we won't let them battle alone. ”

Anyone able to collect donations can visit www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-involved.

Anyone wanting to donate but is not able to visit a Debenhams store can visit www.helpforheroes.org.uk/donations.