THE Guideposts Trust has been given a welcome Christmas present of over £42,000.

The trust in Witney provides direct services for people with dementia or recovering from mental health problems and those with learning disabilities.

The gift has come from the health and wellbeing group Simplyhealth through a charity scheme with its 1,200 employees.

Guideposts Oxfordshire services manager Jill Bull said: "This donation is a massive boost and our service users here in Oxfordshire are very grateful."