Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival has chosen Severn Hospice as its designated charity for this year’s event, set to take place in July.

Money donated will support the organisation’s mission to provide the highest standards of specialist palliative and specialist end-of-life care through a range of services, whether at its two hospice locations in Shropshire or at an individual’s home.

Professor Derek Willis, medical director at Severn Hospice, said: “We need to raise £2 for every £3 we spend, so support and donations from our local community are paramount to our caring services. Raising money through having a laugh at the brilliant comedy festival is to me, a perfect combination. Many thanks to SICFest for choosing us once again. Roll on July, for some fun!"

SICFest takes place from 8 -12 July at various venues throughout Shrewsbury including The Hive, The Loft at The Old Post Office, The Morris Hall and Theatre Severn. Tickets can be bought online here: theatresevern.co.uk