CHARLOTTE: THE charity set up in Charlotte's name will keep raising money for research and respite for children and families living with terminal and debilitating illnesses.

Since she was first diagnosed the Charlotte's Chance of Life fund has raised around £30,000.

Her grandmother, Wendy Bryant, said: "We have done this with the help of the people of west Wiltshire.

"From shaven heads to wrestling, people have done everything to raise money, and we are very grateful."

Regulars at the Neston Country Inn raised money for a holiday for Charlotte and her family in Poole, Dorset, two weeks before she died.

Landlady Michelle Thot said: "I will never forget the day Wendy stood up in the pub in front of 500 people and told us about her granddaughter's illness.

"It brought tears to our eyes, and spurred us on to raise a lot of money.

"Charlotte was part of the community and we all felt like we knew her.

"We will keep fundraising and will certainly carry on holding karaoke events each month."

The fund has helped other children such as Leanne Barnes from Trowbridge, who travelled to America for dolphin therapy, and Kieran Smith from Calne, who suffers from cerebral palsy and needed a new wheelchair.

Charlotte's great aunt, Linda Tyldesley, lives on the Isle of Man and has set up her own branch of the fund which has raised £10,000 in 15 months.

Mrs Tyldesley said: "Everyone has been touched by Charlotte's story. The charity will go on in her name and we are even more determined to help other children and their families in the same situation."