Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance, the UK's number one provider of innovative in store and web-based point of sale finance solutions to the retail sector has raised £2,679 through an online auction for three local charities. As part of a group wide effort Hitachi Capital has raised £30,000 for charities this financial year.

The auction saw staff at Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance Leeds base bid for donated items of all shapes and sizes, with money raised going to Wheatfields Hospice, Leeds Mind and the Heartbeat Appeal.

Gerald Grimes, managing director, Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance said, "As an organisation Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance is keen to continue our support of local charities, as 2012 looks set to be another tough year for many businesses and families. The charities all offer invaluable service and support for families living in the Yorkshire area and we are delighted to be able to help them."