Poppy Appeal helped by children raises £100,000

Children have been involved in art, music and fundraising events as part of the charity's push

A city's Poppy Appeal has reached £100,000 this year, with two months still to go before Remembrance Day events.

Announcing the milestone, Hereford City Poppy Appeal said the campaign had gone "from strength to strength" after raising £68,000 three years ago – and had been particularly helped by the contribution of its younger volunteers.

The Royal British Legion (RBL) Poppy Appeal raises money to support the Armed Forces community including serving personnel, veterans and their families.

Hereford Poppy Appeal organiser Samantha Knight said events marking the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day had also raised awareness of the charity's work.

Ms Knight said a focus on engaging schools and community groups had led to more young people getting involved.

School choirs had been invited to perform at charity fundraising events, she said.

She added: "Most of us have all got children or young family members who we've got involved, and through that they've got their friends involved."

Fifty young people volunteered to help out in 2024, compared with five the year before, she said.

On top of that, support came from the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, Guides and Scouts.

Ms Knight said the focus on young people had led to "a remarkable year".