It is two years since Olive passed away, aged 68, but the friends and family who she left behind are carrying out her fundraising with great success.

The Olive Hunt Charity Shop on Edinburgh Street this year has raised £41,540.23, which has all been ploughed back into local worthy causes.

Olive originally began the community store with best friend Dot Holbrough in 1998 but their generous work for others actually spanned over 20 years, initially having sales outside Olive's Marshfield Road home which she shared with husband Bryan.

This was recognised in 2001 when she was awarded the MBE.

Not only does the shop, which is run solely by volunteers every week day from 8.30am-3.30pm, sell people's unwanted items but it holds raffles and tombolas to help raise the proceeds.

Among those benefiting over the years from cash donations have been hospital wards, sports organisations, youth groups and churches.

Volunteer and friend Hetty Walker said: "Thanks to all who donated and purchased items. We thank you so much.

"We are privileged to be able to assist Olive's memory. Please help us to continue good work for many local charities.

Fellow volunteer Kath Wilbe said: "We think about Olive all the time and I think she would be pleased with the amount we have raised.

"A thousand pound has also gone to Olive's lifeboat charity too."

Goole MP Ian Cawsey added his support for the work being carried out, and said: "Olive was a very kind hardworking member of the community who is sadly missed but it is wonderful to see that her work continues and local charities are still receiving financial assistance thanks to the work now being carried out by Olive's volunteers."

Anyone with items to donate to the shop, would like more information, or any local groups that are seeking financial assistance should phone 01405 763442.