A HORSE charity has launched a huge fundraising drive to help it move to new premises.

Harwich Horse Rangers, which has been running for 25 years, was served notice on its yard and a field it uses for grazing at the beginning of this year.

It has until May 2016 to relocate.

The charity hopes to raise £25,000 towards the move.

So far, it has raised £20 through a sponsored silence and £800 with a bag pack at Morrisons, as well as £480 from an open day last month.

The group has also set up a Just Giving page. On Monday, the Horse Rangers held a second open day, when more than £700 was collected.

Youngsters enjoyed pony rides, a treasure hunt and got to groom the horses.

Trustee and fundraising officer, Mel Mallett, said: “We had a fantastic day on Monday and it was really well attended.

“It just shows we have been well supported by the local community.”