The comedian is a long-time supporter of the charity which cares for children at Treetops hospice in Trentham.
BBC: Jo Brand
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Property developer St Modwen said it remained committed to renovating north Staffordshire's Trentham Hall when economic conditions make the scheme viable.
BBC: Owner's vow over Trentham Hall revamp
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St Modwen, which bought the Trentham estate in the 1990s, said it continues to preserve the remaining parts of the Victorian hall.