A devoted schoolgirl from Elderslie has been given the royal seal of approval for her impressive dedication to volunteer work.
Mariya Javed is one of 500 people from across the UK who have been recognised as Coronation Champions for their unwavering commitment to helping others.
Mariya impressed judges with her steadfast resolve to keep her 13-year-old brother’s memory alive after his sudden passing in 2017. Along with her parents and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, she helped to set up Another Star in the Sky in his memory.