A KIND-hearted schoolgirl from Redditch has become the town's first ever recipient of a prestigious award from the Prime Minister.

Esmee Allured has received a Points of Light Award from Boris Johnson after being nominated by the town’s MP Rachel Maclean.

The seven-year-old was recognised for her kind work after collecting hundreds of toys to give to children who might otherwise not have had presents at Christmas.

The big-hearted youngster even sold £150 of her own toys to help buy meals for people who were in need.

The Points of Light award was launched in 2014 to recognise outstanding individual volunteers who are making a change in their community.

Esmee’s mum, Amy Killick, wrote to Rachel Maclean MP last month to inform her of her daughter's work. The MP then sent a letter to Esmee to congratulate her and contacted the Prime Minister to ensure Esmee received the recognition she deserves.

Now, the Prime Minister has recognised Esmee with the award and has written to Esmee personally.

Amy said: “I am so immensely proud of my daughter Esmee. She has faced so many of her own battles during her life including multiple operations and hospital admissions. Despite this she has gone above and beyond to think of others in a less fortunate situation than her. She makes me proud every single day.”

Rachel Maclean MP added: "After Esmee’s mum wrote to me about her daughter’s acts of kindness, I knew Esmee needed to be recognised for all that she has done to help those less fortunate than her.

“I’m thrilled Esmee has received the Prime Minister’s Points of Light award – making her the first ever recipient from Redditch to receive this award.

“Rightly, Esmee’s mum is incredibly proud of her daughter, but everyone in Redditch should be proud of Esmee too.”