The former mayor of Barry has raised more than £3,400 for charity.

Councillor Ian Johnson, who was mayor for 2023 - 2024, presented the cheques to Mind in the Vale and 2Wish at an event in Barry Town Hall.

The money was raised through a series of fundraising events during his year in office.

At the event, Cllr Johnson spoke about his support for the charities and thanked everyone who helped raise the money.

He said: "I would like to thank everybody who supported me and our team at Barry Town Council in raising money for these two excellent causes.

"In my year as mayor, the team at Barry Town Council organised a range of events, including a craft fayre, charity quiz, acoustic gig night and mayor’s raffle amongst others, and I’m grateful to everybody who attended or contributed in some way."

2Wish is a charity based in Llantrisant that aims to ensure that all those affected by the sudden and traumatic death of a child or young adult in Wales receive the bereavement support they deserve.

Mind in the Vale is a mental health charity based in Barry, working with and for people who experience mental health problems, providing information so people are aware of their rights and can make informed choices.

More information can be found on the charities' websites.

To keep up to date on all the events coming up, visit the town council's website or search Barry Town Council on social media.