WHEN A Dogs Helping Kids dog visited Ledbury Primary, one pupil was so thrilled he decided to use his own time and money to help the charity.

Now Reo Selwyn, aged 11, has had his public-spirited kindness recognised by being given a young good citizens award through West Mercia Police, after being nominated by local Police Community Support Officer Dave Alexander from Ledbury.

Reo, who has just moved up to the John Masefield High School, used his own pocket money for materials to make greeting cards, which were there available for donations at Coffee #1 in Bye Street.

Reo also organised a tombola and his fundraising efforts for DHK (Dogs Helping Kids) in conjunction with Ledbury Primary School managed to raising £1,500 pounds in just a few weeks.

Proud father Colin said: "He's done well. We are very proud of him."

And proud mum Jenny said: "Now Reo is looking for other charities to raise funds for. He's not a selfish person, and recently he's been helping Megan Baker House with a raffle."

Dogs Helping Kids is a charity that brings dogs into school, to help create a calm environment for the youngsters.

This is not the first time that Reo's fundraising efforts have been recognised.

In April he received a young citizen award from Ledbury Town Council, after being nominated by deputy major, Cllr Keith Francis, and Reo's then head teacher, Julie Rees, "for the fundraising he has done to support Bailey, the Ledbury Primary School dog, who is going to be trained under the Dogs Helping Kids Scheme".

Since starting High School, Rio has been back to Ledbury Primary to visit Bailey, who is a friendly Labradoodle.