Primary school children at a school in North Shropshire have raised money for charity and heard about how it will help.

The youngsters at Lower Heath CE Primary School and Nursery completed a colour run, raising more than £500 that will be shared between three chosen charities.

The students were then visited by Helen Knight from the primary cancer charity, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.

Ms Knight thanked the energetic little fundraisers for their donation and explained the immense impact their money would have.

She conveyed how the funds help improve lives of those affected by cancer across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.

The school's headteacher, Helen Reynolds, said: "We would like to say a huge thank you to Helen from Lingen Davies for coming to Lower Heath to talk to the children.

"It was a fantastic talk that they learnt a lot from - we think it is important for children to know that when they raise money, they are doing it for real people.

"It helps them put it in perspective and really see and feel the difference they are making."

Echoing Reynold's sentiment, Ms Knight expressed delight at interacting with the children and explaining their charity's work.

She said: "It was a delight to speak to these children and thank them for their donation personally.

"They should be very proud of themselves for what they have raised, and it was beneficial to be able to tell them where this money will be spent.

"With one in two people affected by cancer in the UK, we felt it was helpful to speak to these pupils about what can be done to improve the lives of anyone affected by it and the work Lingen Davies does in their community and others."

For more information about Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, visit www.lingendavies.co.uk.