Care for Veterans has thanked the community for making its annual carol concert a resounding success, with nearly £8,000 raised for the charity's vital work.

Lancing College Chapel was the stunning setting for the concert on Sunday, December 14, and the afternoon featured festive music, readings and reflection.

Guests were welcomed with an opening prayer from Care for Veterans chaplain the Rev George Butler and a programme of carols and seasonal performances followed.

Worthing-based Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir and Rustington-based Inspirations Community Choir, under the direction of Lucy Goldberg, filled the chapel with rich harmonies.

Lancing College Chapel was the stunning setting for the Care for Veterans carol concert and the afternoon featured festive music, readings and reflection

placeholder image — Lancing College Chapel was the stunning setting for the Care for Veterans carol concert and the afternoon featured festive music, readings and reflection

Andy Cole, Royal Star & Garter group chief executive, said: "It was wonderful to see so many members of the community come together to celebrate at the carol concert. The event was a huge success, bringing a warm and festive feeling to such a beautiful space, while helping to support our veterans and their families.”

The audience also heard from Pete Boylan, who spoke movingly about the journey of his son, Steve Boylan, who served in the Army and is now a resident at Care for Veterans.

All proceeds will go towards providing long-term nursing, rehabilitation, respite and end-of-life care to veterans and their families living with disabilities, including acquired brain injury and degenerative neurological conditions.