The Isle of Wight Crematorium has donated nearly £4,000 to support children and young people with cancer.

The donation, amounting to £3,867, was made to Young Lives vs Cancer, formerly known as CLIC Sargent.

The funds were raised through the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management's (ICCM) recycling scheme, which involves collecting and recycling residues from the cremation process.

Young Lives vs Cancer offers crucial emotional, practical, and financial support to children and young people with cancer, as well as their families.

The charity's specialist social workers provide assistance from the moment of diagnosis, helping families manage the effects of cancer on education, employment, and finances.

Liz Blunt, senior fundraising engagement manager for the Isle of Wight at Young Lives vs Cancer, said: "Young Lives vs Cancer does not receive any government funding and is funded thanks to the kindness of others.

"The generous donation of £3,867 could pay for 38 Registration Grants first offered to a family or pay for over 148 hours of support including bereavement support from one of our specialist social workers based at Southampton Hospital."

Young Lives vs Cancer has been providing support to families for over 50 years.