A children’s hospice will benefit from a televised charity appeal.

Together for Short Lives, which supports Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Barnet, has been chosen as a beneficiary of Text Santa, ITV’s annual appeal.

Ru Watkins, CEO at Noah’s Ark, said: “We’re thrilled to be benefiting from this year’s ITV Text Santa campaign through its partnership with Together for Short Lives.

“The funds raised will help us continue providing vital care and support to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families.”

The appeal will take place on December 19.