A credit to Ripon - Selfless Amber smashes fundraising target for two amazing charities

Throwing herself into raising money for two brilliant charities - Ripon Toy Library and Mind, Amber managed to pull off a really well-supported baby sale event at Ripon Community House.

Not only was the sale very popular with its wide range of children's toys and clothes, Amber did a great job in raising vital awareness of what the charities do, and the difference that they make to people's lives. In total, Amber raised more than £620 over the course of just two days.

Amber said: "I would love to say a huge thank you to absolutely everyone who made the pop-up baby sale a possibility. From my parents and best friend who helped me set it up, to those that shared the event on Facebook, and of course all the wonderful people who came on Friday and Saturday.

"I was completely overwhelmed by just how many people ventured along and supported two incredible charities. I chose to support Ripon Toy Library, as it's a local and voluntary-run group that benefits so many Ripon families.

"I also learnt that 68 per cent of women and 57 per cent of men with mental health problems are parents. The most common mental health problems experienced during pregnancy and after birth are anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. And so Mind was the perfect choice when deciding upon a second charity to fundraise for."