COLLECTION envelopes from Barnardo's are being delivered between until June 18, as part of a campaign to raise £1.1million.

As Alison Braithwaite in television's "At Home With The Braithwaites," choosing how to spend £38million gave me real difficulties.

Barnardo's has no such problem -- the charity needs £1.8 million per week for its essential work with disadvantaged children.

Each year, through 300 projects throughout the UK, Barnardo's helps more than 47,000 children and young people to overcome severe disadvantages such as abuse, homelessness and poverty and to tackle the challenges of disability.

You can help Barnardo's to give children back their future by making a donation -- either by using the envelope, or by calling 08457 697967. You can be sure that your donation will be used to help children who are most in need.

AMANDA REDMAN