NANSA, one of Norfolk's leading disability empowerment charities, has been chosen as charity of the year by the Brightstart Montessori Nursery.

Brightstart has fundraised for NANSA over the last two years through Christmas nativity plays held at their North Walsham and Scottow sites, with last year's collection raising £185.

Fiona Halkyard, Brightstart manager, said 'We had been looking for a local charity to support and one of our parents strongly recommended NANSA as their child regularly uses theirservices and she is a real advocate for the support NANSA gives their whole family.'

NANSA fundraising officer, Vicki Goddard, said 'We are so grateful to the staff, parents and children at Brightstart Nursery. As a charity, we are reliant on the support and donations of individuals, community and corporate supporters to be able to run our full range of vital services.'