THE EVER popular National Doughnut Week is fast approaching and I would like to make a special appeal to independent craft bakers and coffee shops across the UK to sign up for this fun, annual charity event.

National Doughnut Week, which is taking place from May 9 to 16, is held in aid of The Children’s Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury. Since 2005, when The Children’s Trust became the chosen charity, £312,000 has been raised.

Businesses and local community groups may wish to hold their own doughnut day to raise money and make a donation direct to The Children’s Trust. Everyone deserves a treat now and then so, whoever and wherever you are, please get involved and help make a difference to some very special children. Thank you.

For fundraising ideas and doughnut facts, visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/doughnuts

Phil Tufnell, Ambassador, The Children’s Trust, Radworth, Surrey.