Sponsored Olivia who is a 16 year old student student studying applied science, psychology and health and social care, with the hope of eventually becoming a paramedic.

She was fundraising to join a trip to Greensleeves orphanage, South Africa to volunteer alongside 39 others that have been selected by Hartlepool united football club to help with the renovation of the school and orphanage, and deliver lessons to the children.

The total of £2400 was required to secure her place with part of this being funded by Olivia and her family along with other fundraising activities. Acland Homes Ltd sponsored a section of Olivia's T Shirt she will be wearing during the trip.

Greensleeves children's trust was started 22 years ago by Di and Ian Lehy. They never planned to open a Children’s home – it was planned for them...

It began when a widow arrived at their door with a baby on her hip, and another on her back, from this moment the relationship grew between the Lehy's and this struggling family. Eventually, the Lehys built a home for this family on their farm and this was the start of something much bigger.

Di soon became aware that this mother was housing other local children in the small home who were orphaned or in vulnerable situations. This encouraged Di to approach social services and eventually become registered as a Non-profit organisation, meaning the stables were transformed into bedrooms for 17 children.

They provide a safe haven where children can be children, where they no longer have to worry about their next meal or live in fear. Their aim is that every child in their care will be equipped with the skills and ambition to bring positive change into their community, country and continent.

Greensleeves relies soley on the donations of others.