Two charities have received a boost as part of Chilton Primary School's annual harvest festival celebration.

Pupils at the Ramsgate school used their creative skills to make and decorate mini cardboard money boxes in the shape of houses in support of the homeless.

Pennies for Porchlight were handed the collecting boxes crammed with coins through money slots in the roofs.

The school also provided a mini mountain of tinned and packaged food, plus fruits and vegetables, to Ramsgate Salvation Army.

Deputy head teacher Natalie Barrow said: "The Chilton way is to instil in our pupils a certain set of values as they progress through our school and these include kindness and support for their whole community, not just to their families and at school.

"Once again we were overwhelmed with donations for both of our charities which carry out much-needed work with a cross-section of our community.
"Chilton is proud to offer a helping held and at the same time it helps our children grow and develop a sense of social responsibility."