Two Norfolk charities have each received a £1,000 donation from the Benefact Group.

The donations were part of the Movement for Good Awards, which sees the group give away £1 million to charities each year.

Nelson's Journey, which supports young people who have experienced the death of a significant person, and Lucky Hedgehog Rescue, a sanctuary for injured and orphaned hedgehogs, were the Norfolk charities to benefit this year.

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Mark Hews, group chief executive at Benefact Group, said: "We are delighted to be able to donate over £1 million to good causes each year through our Movement for Good Awards.

"We know that £1,000 can make a huge difference to the incredible work that charities do and we’re looking forward to seeing how this financial boost will change lives for the better.”

The Benefact Group has donated more than £200 million to charitable causes since 2014 and last year was recognised as the third biggest corporate giver in the UK.

The organisation aims to reach £250 million in donations by 2025.