Independent agency Woods Estate Agents & Auctioneers has raised £12,000 for charity at its annual Black Tie Charity Ball.

The money will be split between the Rowcroft Hospice, the Royal British Legion and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The event was held at The Imperial Hotel in Torquay where 300 guests enjoyed dinner, magic, a casino and charity auction with prizes including a VIP trip to meet the Red Arrows, a week in a Spanish villa and a stay in London at the Hilton with theatre tickets.

It was so popular that there was a waiting list to attend.

Sarah Thomas, who organised the event for Woods, said: “These are all such wonderful charities and very well deserving of the funds, and we so appreciate all of the support we have been given from everyone.

“Every little bit helps!”