There were cupcakes galore at a recent fundraiser, thanks to a local care company that has been helping a national charity.

Dereham Times: It was a day of cupcakes at care firm Extra Hands to support Alzheimer's Society's awareness raising day. Pictured is Justin Mayes. Picture: Matthew Usher PhotographyIt was a day of cupcakes at care firm Extra Hands to support Alzheimer's Society's awareness raising day. Pictured is Justin Mayes. Picture: Matthew Usher Photography (Image: Archant)

The team at Extra Hands, which operates a well-being check service for Dereham residents, served up the tasty treats as part of the Alzheimer's Society's Cupcake Day, which raises funds and awareness.

The care company team had an array of cakes at its Horsham St Faith office, near Norwich, and it is the first time the company has taken part in the event. A total of £100 was raised from the sales.

Extra Hands director Hazel Evans, said: 'Our work involves people with this form of dementia and their families. It can be truly devastating for everyone and we are delighted to be supporting a charity which carries out such good work in this fields.'

The award-winning Extra Hands is a family-run company and has been in the county for 25 years.

Dereham Times: It was a day of cupcakes at care firm Extra Hands to support Alzheimer's Society's awareness raising day. Picture: Matthew Usher PhotographyIt was a day of cupcakes at care firm Extra Hands to support Alzheimer's Society's awareness raising day. Picture: Matthew Usher Photography (Image: Archant)

Dereham Times: It was a day of cupcakes at care firm Extra Hands to support Alzheimer's Society's awareness raising day. Pictured are Tyrnaia McGinn and Annie Catlin. Picture: Matthew Usher PhotographyIt was a day of cupcakes at care firm Extra Hands to support Alzheimer's Society's awareness raising day. Pictured are Tyrnaia McGinn and Annie Catlin. Picture: Matthew Usher Photography (Image: Archant)

Dereham Times: It was a day of cupcakes at care firm Extra Hands to support Alzheimer's Society's awareness raising day. Tyrnaia McGinn and Annie Catlin. Picture: Barking Dog MediaIt was a day of cupcakes at care firm Extra Hands to support Alzheimer's Society's awareness raising day. Tyrnaia McGinn and Annie Catlin. Picture: Barking Dog Media (Image: Archant)