Charity raises £330,000 at Waddle of Worcester penguin auction

Matt Baker, from Compco Fire Systems, said he wanted to buy the Kingfisher Azure penguin after it was vandalized and thrown into the river near his workplace.

“He can live the rest of his life happily and we just hope we keep him safe,” he said.

He said it was very important to support the hospice as many of their employees had links with the charity.

“Our previous director spent his final days at St Richard’s, so it is a charity close to our hearts and one we want to support in the future,” he added.