I have been working with Ulamba Children's Home since early 2017. Through very generous donations I have managed to provide the children with bed nets and a blanket each. They now have soap, toothbrushes, books, pencils, some board games and the famous pool which I've posted many photos of the young boys enjoying a swim!

The funds contributed have also fed the children. I helped to stock the cupboards with basics. The day they had Weetabix for breakfast the teacher called Sharon to ask who Hannah was as they were raving about how I brought them cereal!

We also had some special meals including chicken, fish, potatoes, cabbage and onions. Some of the children had never eaten fish in their lives.

I spoke to Sharon the manager at Ulamba and asked what I could provide for the children this Christmas. They get a token gift from their families if possible, or from the Charity - Moving Mountains Foundation. Sharon advised they really need mattresses and school uniforms.

Its unlikely I will be visiting Ulamba before Christmas, I have uniforms to take on my next trip but if anyone has a shipping option they can share that would be great.

Sleep is so important to young children. Some children have threadbare mattresses with lots of holes, many don't have on at all. They are already so disadvantaged in life, helping them get a good nights sleep and an education is crucial to helping them improve their lives in the future.

An average quality mattress costs between £25 - £50 (there are cheaper options but they won't last 12 months). I'd appreciate your help in trying to buy one for each child. Approx. £30 x 30 children.

No contribution is too small. I can't imagine the look on the children's faces when a truck turns up piled high with mattresses.