One of the best gifts a young person can receive in life is a good education to give them hope for the future and the chance of a better standard of life. So I was over the moon when I received several wonderfully written letters from a group of children at Lambrook School who are taking part in a fantastic programme called Campaign Kids.

Campaign Kids, founded by Amelia Sinclair, aims to further children’s education beyond the national curriculum by teaching them kindness and charity, and to learn to look after others in need. It seeks to combine the three main elements of giving - Fundraising, Raising Awareness and Campaigning - into one programme which will support, encourage and help children to learn about the things that they care about.

The letters truly made me smile because they reminded me how strong-minded and strong-willed children are. Their enthusiasm and passion really shone through their words and I am proud that they have chosen a number of really great charities and good causes. These include The Children’s Trust; Great Ormond Street; the Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association; Amigos; the British Council for the Prevention of Blindness (BCPB); the Teenage Wilderness Trust; Rainforest Concern; International Animal Rescue; WWF; Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary; the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group; the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS); the Make a Wish Foundation; the Scottish Wildlife Trust; Gearing up 4 Gorillas; and shelters for unhealthy and homeless dogs.

I’m delighted that Campaign Kids is giving these children the chance to show others what they are passionate about, and teaching them that individually, and in a group, they can make a huge difference.

Their parents should be proud! Keep up the good work!