An eight-year-old schoolboy has raised £285 for the Wales Air Ambulance (WAA).

Toby George managed to raise the money by selling 30 homemade bird boxes.

The Abermule Primary School pupil presented the funds to the Wales Air Ambulance (WAA) medics and staff at the base.

Toby, who regularly visits the WAA with his dad, Nick, and grandad, Mick, started making the bird boxes at the beginning of the year.

At the airbase, the youngster took along one of his creations and was pleased to sell it to a WAA doctor in exchange for a £10 donation.

His dad, Nick, said: "I'm ecstatic that he wanted to do charity work for something he loves.

"We visit the airport most weekends, so the fact he wanted to give something back on his own accord made me a very proud father.

"We have framed his certificate from the Wales Air Ambulance for his bedroom wall.

"I'm incredibly proud of what he's achieved.

"He's busy thinking about what else he can do to raise money for the rest of the year."

The WAA needs to raise £11.2 million pounds annually to keep its helicopters in the air and its rapid response vehicles on the road.

Kate Thomas, the WAA regional fundraising manager, was thrilled to meet Toby, Nick, and Mick at the recent cheque presentation.

She said: "Toby has spent many months making wonderful homemade bird boxes and they are fantastic.

"One of our doctors was delighted to purchase one of Toby's masterpieces.

"Thank you so much to Toby, for not only creating wonderful bird boxes but for making them in aid of our lifesaving charity.

"As well as supporting our charity, his bird boxes will provide wonderful homes for birds in the area."

She added: "Donations, like Toby's, will help us to ensure that the people of Wales have the best care when they need it most, whether that's by air or road.

"Your support is appreciated and it was lovely to meet you and your family."

The WAA is a charity that forms part of a unique third sector and public sector partnership in Wales.

The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) provides skilled NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work on board the charity's vehicles.