A group of friends has raised more than £1,000 for a charity that supports research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a life-limiting disease.

Harrison's Fund was named after Harrison Smith, a 10-year-old from Surrey, who suffers from the rare genetic condition which affects all the muscles in the body, causing them to waste away.

Maria Wrigley, Karen Brouard, and Alex Glenister held a shopping day at Maria's Sevenoaks home, selling exclusive Villa Bella Italian ceramics, Shoefly jewellery, and Peck and Chisel oak gift items.

The cause is close to their hearts as Harrison is Mrs Brouard's nephew's son.

She said: "As a close family, Harrison’s condition is always at the front of my mind.

"The thought that your son won’t live past his mid-twenties is just heartbreaking, let alone watching him deteriorate before your eyes.

"I usually try and host one fundraiser a year for the charity as a way to support him and all the other parents out there who are fighting against this awful disease.

"I am so proud of my friends for supporting me with organising this year’s event and everyone who came along on the day to help us raise so much money."

Alex Smith, Harrison's dad and the founder of the charity, said: "Thank you to Maria, Karen and Alex for taking the time to put on this wonderful event.

"Fundraisers like this not only raise vital monies for the charity but also spread the word about the disease, which not many people know about, and will hopefully encourage them to support us in our mission too."