Girl, five raises money for local charity Hebburn Help’s

A 5-year-old girl from Hebburn in South Tyneside has raised money for a local charity that provides a food bank and a number of activities every day, with a children’s rave event.

After finding out that Hebburn Helps did not receive funding for the summer provision programme, 5-year-old Raya said to her mam Rachael Gibson: “How can we raise money?”

The youngster then had the idea for a fun children’s ‘rave’, and with the help of her mam Rachel, they managed to host a successful event, which was held on Saturday, August 5 at local pub in the Hebburn area who provided the function room for free.

Volunteers from Hebburn Helps, family, friends and other children all helped out at the event, which included a disco, a raffle, face painting, games, and more.  The event raised over £250 which will go towards young people in South Tyneside.

Rachael explained that Raya helped to run the games, the raffle, and give glow sticks, alongside many of the other children. “It was lush to see” said Rachael.

She explained that it was great to give the young children “a sense of responsibility” and hope it will help shape their future. Raya was given flowers and chocolates for her great idea and help during the event, and Rachael revealed the youngster cried “happy tears”.

Rachael said: “We would love to do it bigger and better. Instead of music on a speaker, we would love a DJ.”

Rachael voluntarily helps out at Hebburn Helps alongside her young daughter throughout the school holidays.

If you would like to learn more about Hebburn Helps and how they support people across South Tyneside visit their website www.hebburnhelps.co.uk