CALLOUS thieves have cleared a warehouse full of gifts scheduled to raise funds for a life saving charity.

And raffle money paid in by workers was also snatched from the Greenfield premises owned by Robert Scott businesses supply services, Saddleworth’s biggest employer.

The family company has a proud tradition of raffling off any gifts that are contributed to the business from partners and suppliers in addition to the company donating prizes too.

But last weekend the place where the prizes were stored was emptied by raiders who also took the charity cash.

The company planned to give all funds raised from the raffle to the British Heart Foundation.

A post reporting the theft on social media read: “We think it’s a lovely way to make sure we support those in need, as well as raising some Christmas cheer for our staff.

“This year the charity we’re supporting is the British Heart Foundation.

“And so, it’s with a heavy heart that on Friday night we found out that the mill was broken into and all of the prizes and raffle money stolen.

“This included gifts including a Fortnum & Mason hamper, Australasia voucher, Wood & Sage wooden gift set, Virginia Haywood hamper, Peroni, Prosecco and truffles gift sets, along with a range of luxury wine, spirits, chocolate, blankets and towel prizes.

“It’s always awful when any break in happens, but even more so when we’re trying to help such a worthy cause and especially during the season of goodwill.

“While we don’t expect to see any of these gifts again... maybe by at least knowing the stolen goods are helping towards this charity may make someone think twice about what they’ve done.

“However, if anyone has any information about the break in please let us know.

“At Robert Scott, we’re committed to helping BHF as much as we can and making sure this Christmas is a special and lovely time as always.”

Anyone with information can contact Robert Scott, Manchester Road Greenfield : 01457 819494 or report it to the police by contacting 101 along with crime reference number 336151G/18.