Selfless Padgate pupil has been fundraising for her school

Six-year-old Sienna Reading took it upon herself to visit businesses across the town to raise awareness of her school’s Christmas fair and to collect raffle prizes.

Oakwood Avenue Primary School, where Sienna is a pupil, is holding the event to fundraise for school trips, visits, and experiences to enhance the children’s curriculum.

Sienna asked her mum, Danielle, why the fundraising was needed and why some children’s parents couldn’t pay for these kinds of experiences.

After Danielle explained about the recent rise in bills and how some families may need some extra support to pay for all of these things, Sienna didn’t want any of her classmates to not be able to go on these trips so asked how she could help.

The inspiring youngster then set to work – borrowing her mum’s laptop, she typed her own letter to ask local businesses for raffle prizes.

Sienna hard at work (Image: Sienna Reading)

She then printed them off and delivered them to various places across Warrington and each time Sienna went inside all on her own while Danielle waited outside.

At each business, Sienna asked for the manager and then gave them her letter explaining that she was fundraising for her school and why it was important.

And so far she has managed to raise 25 prizes including bottle donations and restaurant vouchers.

Danielle said: “As a mummy, all you ever want is for your child to have a kind heart.

“She has learned at six that although she is six, she can make a difference.

“I’m incredibly proud and really would like to say a huge thank you to all of the friends and family and local businesses that have supported Sienna so far. 

“I am blown away by her confidence.

“Her face when the companies have contacted me back saying they’ll donate a prize has been priceless.”

To support Sienna, you can email: Helpsienna@outlook.com

The six-year-old delivered letters to businesses across Warrington (Image: Sienna Reading)