A CAKE sale held at the Pool Innovation Centre (PIC) has raised £600 for charity.

The fundraiser, held on Wednesday, June 3, was organised by PIC tenant, TRAC Services, to support Children’s Hospice South West.

Staff from the firm of pharmaceutical regulatory experts channelled their inner Mary Berry and baked a range of goods including quadruple chocolate loaf cake, lemon oat crumble slices, lemon drizzle cake, chocolate brownies, rocky road and ginger cake.

The event, put together by TRAC's Environmental and Social Contribution Team (EAST) and led by Louise Pett, Kirsty Cotton and David Cox raised £304.42 on the day.

The total was then raised to £600 following a donation from the company.

Louise Pett, regulatory affairs executive, said: "We're so pleased that everyone at PIC got involved and helped make the day such a great success.

"The team had a lot of fun making the cakes and it was great to see so many people enjoying the treats!"

In July, TRAC director Jonathan Trethowan will be cycling in the 210 mile Ride for Precious Lives challenge to support CHSW.

Jonathan said: "I'm so proud of the TRAC team for supporting my challenge by organising a cake sale and helping me raise money towards my target.

"The cake has certainly helped give me energy for my training!"

As well as the cake sale, the team also held a raffle with prizes donated from Penventon Park Hotel, Bike Chain Ricci, Pool Innovation Centre, Roddas and Brew Cornwall.

Children’s Hospice South West provide hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their whole family across the South West. The care they offer is wide ranging; respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life care. The charity operate three hospices; Little Bridge House in North Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in mid Cornwall.

Donations to support Jonathan on his bike ride can be made here: http://ow.ly/O7eOv