A KIND-HEARTED Irvine schoolgirl is planning to give back to those in need over Easter - after kickstarting a fundraising project with her own pocket money.
Lucie Henderson is hoping to raise as much cash as possible in a bid to buy seasonal treats before donating these to kids in the children's ward of Crosshouse Hospital.
The idea was brought to life when the 12-year-old Irvine Royal Academy pupil cracked open her own piggy bank to make a wonderful Easter basket.
With the help of five-year-old brother Lewie - who sold raffle tickets to win this prize - enough money was raised to buy eggs to get the idea off the ground.
Lucie has already generated more than £100 in donations with several days left before her big handover.
“I’ve always been very fortunate at Easter and this year I wanted to give rather than receive," the first year pupil commented.
Lucie has also shown incredible initiative and approached some local business to support her project.
This led to Irvine's Tesco store making a wonderful donation of Easter eggs to add to the youngster's already impressive haul.
Lucie is no strangers to charitable gestures, having previously raised money for the Make a Wish Foundation and donated to her local foodbank with her big sister Summer, and mum Gail says she is thrilled with her latest efforts.
She commented: "We are extremely proud of Lucie and are amazed at how much she has raised and bought so far.
"She has shown that she is committed and has already raised way more than her target of £50!"
Locals will also be able to support Lucie's efforts thanks to an agreed arrangement with Irvine Royal headteacher Mrs Sloan.
Anyone wishing to donate an Easter Egg can do so via the school's reception - during opening hours - until Monday, April 7.
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