The Tynedale Soroptimists have raised more than £1,000 for the Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS).

donned orange to support the Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.

Sixty Soroptimists and friends held the fundraising dinner at Saathi in Hexham.

They donned orange to support the Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence

NDAS, based in Hexham, provides advice and support for victims of domestic abuse across the county.

Sharon Brown, chief executive officer of NDAS, said: "It was a fantastic event and a valuable contribution to the work we do with children and young people."

The funds raised will be used by the Soroptimists to create an NDAS bookmark for young people.

This bookmark will be used in their prevention work in schools and youth groups, aiming to highlight the differences between healthy, safe relationships and unhealthy, dangerous ones.

Ms Brown said: "I really value the association with the Soroptimists and its mission to work on behalf of women and girls as part of an international movement."

The Tynedale Soroptimists are part of an international women's movement aiming to make a difference for women and girls at home and abroad.

They work on local, national, and international projects, focusing on educating, empowering, and enabling women and girls through awareness-raising and practical initiatives.

The Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an international campaign that starts on November 25 with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until Human Rights Day on December 10.