A charity which grants a final wish for seriously ill children has received a £1,000 boost.

Starlight Children’s Foundation received the money from Potters Bar East councillor Peter Knell’s locality budget.

The charity aims to bring fun and laughter to children who may be in pain, or scared when facing illness and treatment.

Cllr Knell said: “Knowing that this could be the last Christmas for many very sick children is heart-breaking.”