Fundraiser to buy children's books for Women's Aid

Mother-of-two Carla MacAllister, who runs www.booksnbobs.co.uk as an independent Usborne organiser, wants to help families fleeing abuse.

She said: “I know to many families, books are a luxury.

"I am passionate about improving childhood literacy and know a love for reading can have a profound impact through improving mental health via relaxation.”

If over £120 is raised, Usborne will donate an extra 10 per cent in free books. To donate visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/edwausbornebooks.