Castletown-based finance sector compay Optimus Fiduciaries Limited has made donations to three charities.

Through staff fundraising initiatives, the firm raised £750, which has been split evenly between Bowel Cancer Isle of Man, Manx MSPCA and Age Concern Isle of Man.

’We are delighted to be able to raise this money in aid of these three local charities.’ said Brent Thomas, director at Optimus. ’It is wonderful to meet a number of charities where people give up their own time to make a difference in other people’s lives. The money raised for these three charities have all been chosen internally by a staff member meaning that there is always a link to the charities we donate to.’

Trust client administrator Rob Webb put forward Bowel Cancer Isle of Man.

The charity, chaired by Helen Norman, was established in 2009 and aims to raise awareness of bowel cancer, its symptoms and risks, and provide local support to those people in the island affected.

Around 25 people in the Isle of Man die from the disease every year. However. many of these lives could be saved by early detection and treatment.

The Manx Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals takes in about 1,600 creatures each year and that number is rising.

Tracy Creer, assistant administrator in the fiduciary team, put forward the charity.

She saidL ’As an animal lover, I think the work they do with helping the animals on the Isle of Man is excellent.

’My last two dogs and my rescue cat have all been from the charity - they will do all that it can to help an animal back to full health and find a safe new home. I love this charity.’

Vicky Fletcher, client administrator in the real estate team chose Age Concern Isle of Man as her charity.