Early Start On Charity Work

13th June 2009

A five year old raised more than £200 for charity by organising a tea party on 13th June 2009.

Thomas Linford, of Lacey Green, Balderton (nr. Newark), prepared everything for the event at his house. More than 40 people mainly friends and family attended and helped raise £210 for Romanian Aid Distribution.
The chairman of the charity, Mr Kevin Smith, was among those who attended.
Thomas, a pupil at John Hunt Primary School, Balderton, made his own posters, contacted people to donate items such as tombola prizes – and counted the money at the end of the day.
His ideas came from attending similar charity events with his family.
His parents, Mr & Mrs Richard Linford, hoped other children could copy his example.
Mrs Angela Linford, said: “He really stuck at organising it. It just shows what a five year old can do given the opportunity.”