A LEADING Merseyside charity has appointed a new head of fund-raising for a project that supports young carers in St Helens.

June Valentine has taken on the role of Funding Liaison Officer with Liverpool-based PSS, which provides a wide range of health and social care services in the area.

Having helped to run a church kids' club for eight years, June has a special interest in children and her main responsibility in her new role is to generate income for PSS children's activities across Merseyside.

These include the St Helens-based project, which provides support for young carers who look after a dependent parent or relative.