YOUNG carer Alex Tilley spent a day helping shoppers at Westbury Morrisons to pack their bags while raising money for children’s charity Spurgeons.

The 11-year-old is one of more than 400 young carers registered across Wiltshire with Spurgeons Young Carers.

They provide support, respite groups, counselling, mentoring and one-to-one sessions with young carers from ages five to 18-years-old.

Alex said: “I was kind of scared doing this all alone but the people were very friendly and made me proud to have raised money to help.

“I am looking forward to the summer break and getting together with other young carer mates.”

The money raised will go towards helping to fund a summer programme for young carers, which will include cookery workshops and sports session.