Mum heard about the creation of Bright Sparks from Rachel Taylor, who is a friend of one of the founders, and was inspired by the story.

She also loved the fact that this was a charity that aimed to help people find their own path in life, rather than them having to live the one they were born into.

Mum named two charities in her will, (this and the Teesside Hospice charity, which you can also find on Just Giving) and asked for donations to these two good causes in place of flowers at her funeral.

Please give generously.