BURY-based charity 'SuperJosh' has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

The Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity, also known as SuperJosh, is up for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Dawn Fidler, who founded the charity in honour of her son, said: "We're so, so proud to be have been shortlisted.

"I was so shocked. It is such a special honour but also it is a massive thank you to our team for the effort that everyone puts in. I couldn't do it without everyone's help.

"I'm really, really excited because they are going to come out and meet some of the families who we have helped.

"Even if it goes no further, I'm just so pleased to be shortlisted."

When Josh Wilson was three he was diagnosed with a brain stem tumour and life-saving surgery to remove the tumour left Josh with serious post-surgery disabilities.

The charity was set up in 2013 by Josh's parents aim of helping other families living with childhood brain tumours and post surgery disabilities.

From December 2013, Josh's parents were told seven times in 11 months that their son only had 48 hours to live. In August 2014 Josh turned 14, earning his title SuperJosh. Josh died in November 2014, however the charity have continued his legacy by supporting families all over the North West.

"I cannot sum up how overwhelmed and proud I am of this, but I do know that this is thanks to all of our team, each and every one of our supporters, fundraisers and our truly special families.

"Josh will be totally buzzing and so proud."