Tim Downie has been named an ambassador for The Sick Children’s Trust, and will deliver a reading at the charity's Christmas Carol Service in December.

The British actor, who became a supporter of the charity which helps families whose children are diagnosed with serious and life-threatening illnesses back in 2013, said 'The Sick Children's Trust is an extraordinary organisation which I have loved getting to know and support over the last five years. I’m incredibly honoured to be asked to join them officially as an ambassador and look forward to working closely with the charity to improve the lives of families with seriously ill children'.