West Midlands-based property development company, ALB Black Country Properties, have brightened up the festive season for children receiving treatment at the sensory unit at Russells Hall Hospital.

It is the second year that kind-hearted colleagues from the firm have provided Christmas presents for the hospital. Patients and staff gave a Santa wish list - and the company didn't disappoint.

A van load of presents was handed over to the children’s ward on Monday, with TV's, XBox 360 games, LOL dolls and board games being amongst the gifts putting a smile on the youngsters’ faces.

The presents were delivered by company directors, Arran Bailey and Anthony Birks. Arran said:

“After the success of previous years’ pledges of gifts, I knew it was something that we wanted to repeat. As a small and dynamic business, we appreciate the investment that people have made into our business and we felt it important to give back to good causes in the region.

"We get involved with lots of charity and community projects, but with this one involving sick children it is something very close to our hearts, having young children ourselves.”

Arran added: “It makes us realise how lucky we are to have our health and that not everybody gets to be at home for Christmas with their families. Hopefully the toys and games we have donated will make these childrens’ stay in hospital that much more comfortable and enjoyable.”

The company are behind the development of Castle Court in Dudley and continue to work to regenerate the area.