STAFF at Naomi House & Jacksplace hospice are celebrating after the centre was awarded £95,000 to care for military families with children who have life-threatening conditions.

The hospice charity that cares for children, young people and families across Wiltshire will receive the donation from the Libor Charity Funding scheme to provide support for 10 military families.

The funding has come from £773million worth of fines levied from corrupt bankers for rigging interest rates and has been awarded to charities since 2012.

Parliamentary Under Secretary for Health Steve Brine said: “It’s really great that something so positive continues to come out of the shame of Libor fines.

“I’m delighted we’ve been able commit such a large sum to Naomi House & Jacksplace to further support their excellent work with life-limited or life-threatened children and young people from armed forces families.”

Mark Smith, chief executive at Naomi House & Jacksplace added: “We are delighted with the news that we will receive this significant sum from the Libor Charity Funding scheme. This money will help us to provide absolutely vital care and support to local military families on good days, difficult days and last days.”

Naomi House & Jacksplace offers 24-hour care and support to more than 325 children, young people with complex medical conditions and their families from across southern England.