Intu Uxbridge shopping centre is to donate £25,000 to the Michael Sobell Hospice to sponsor one its nurses for a year.

The shopping mall announced it will partner with the hospice, based at Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood, for this year. It is in the early stages of planning a 'Butterfly Ball' to raise money and will redecorate one of the rooms in the hospice for patients and families.

Craig Higgins, marketing manager at intu Uxbridge, said: "We're proud to be in partnership with Michael Sobell Hospice, a charity that does some great work in our community. The intu Uxbridge team is looking forward to making a big difference this year by helping to raise vital funds for the charity."

It is inviting people to go to the shopping centre on Saturday (January 24) for a special launch, which will be attended by Hillingdon mayor Catherine Dann and the hospice’s chief executive Helen Elliott.

JAM2000 Flash mob, intu Uxbridge , Ground floor by Debenhams, High street, Uxbridge.

Ms Elliott said: "We are delighted that Intu Uxbridge will be supporting us this year. Their campaign is a fantastic way of raising awareness for Michael Sobell Hospice within the local community and of course raising much needed funds for the care of our patients."

As part of the fundraising efforts, the launch will also see pin badges, which represent a butterfly from the centre’s butterfly installation, go on sale for a minimum £1 donation which will go towards fundraising for the hospice.

The launch party will include face painting, entertainment and arts and crafts for kids, and take place between 11am and 4pm.