A crime-fighting charity based in Watford will be among the first charities in the country to use its own, unique personalised text code, WHAC11, to raise funds using JustTextGiving by Vodafone.

West Herts Against Crime is using a new, free service for charities. It has no set up or fundraising costs, no network charges for people making donations and every penny donated goes to the charity. Gift Aid can also be added to donations.

Supporters of West Herts Against Crime can make donations of up to £10 by texting WHAC11 and either 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 to 70070 to make their donation. The text message is free and all of the donation will be passed to West Herts Against Crime.

Jackie Chambers of West Herts Against Crime said: “This is a wonderful way for us to raise money as it’s speedy, simple and spontaneous. Most people have a mobile phone these days so we expect this to be very popular with our supporters.”

For more information on the services offered by West Herts Against Crime or to book a free home security survey and fire safety check call 01923 801138.