A BERKSHIRE-based children's charity has celebrated its 35th anniversary with an exhibition.

Dingley's Promise, which has a centre in Wokingham, celebrated its milestone birthday with an exhibition in the town hall attended by local stars, businesses, community leaders and councillors.

The charity, which provides life changing support to young children with special educational needs and disabilities, shared some of the incredible stories of the families they have helped.

Actors Winston Ellis and Alex Watts joined the evening, along with the Mayor of Newbury Margot Payne, Mayor of Slough Paul Sohal, Deputy Mayor of Wokingham Town Malcolm Richards.

The highlight of the event was the inspirational speech delivered by the charity’s new patron, Paralympic champion Helene Raynsford, who shared the secrets of her Paralympic career and successes.

The charity's CEO Catherine McLeod MBE said: "We are so proud of what we have been able to achieve over the past 35 years, and the lives we have touched across Berkshire. We often hear from families that we are the first people to see the promise in their children, and give them hope for the future. Knowing that our work has this kind of impact is what keeps us striving to reach more children and families every year.”