KIND people across Inverclyde have been praised for helping to raise more than £100,000 for a charity which helps young people with life-limiting illnesses.

The huge sum has been generated by the local branch of Dreams Come True in just four years.

Accounts for the charity show more than £113,000 of income has been raised in Inverclyde to help children and young people aged between two and 21 with serious or life limiting conditions enjoy a unique experience to lift their spirits.

The local branch was set up in 2011 and to date there have been seven dreams fulfilled with another due later this month.

Bosses have also revealed another three or four are in the pipeline.

The majority of money raised locally is ring-fenced for use in Inverclyde.

Chris Jewell, local Dreams Come True co-ordinator, praised everyone involved in supporting the charity.

He said: “The generosity of Inverclyde almost knows no bounds.

“We are not the wealthiest area and yet the people are so, so generous to all sorts of charities.” In the latest annual accounts for the UK-wide charity — up to 31 March 2014 — over £102,000 was raised over 2013 and 2014 from ‘activities for generating funds’.

Those who have benefited from a dream include Port Glasgow Otters swimmer Kyle Brotherton, who fulfilled an ambition to feed sharks at the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth 12 months ago.

Two years ago, Port boy Rhys McCafferty was allowed a free run at Glasgow toy shop Hamley’s.

Mr Jewell said: “It is a charity that touches folks’ hearts and the result of the generosity is the dreams we do, which again touches people’s hearts.” “We are continuing to produce as many dreams as we can and we’re in a happy position of being able to look at dreams all the time.” For more information and to find out how to apply for a dream visit www.dreamscometrue.uk.com call 783000 or email inverclyde@dctc.org.uk