Mike Penning presented the awards at the Kids Count Inspiration Awards held on the terrace of the House of Commons.

Mike joined MPs, Peers and other supporters of Kids Count to recognise the achievements of children and young people and their mentors across the UK.

The Directors Award was jointly won by Jennifer Blake, ELSE and Denise Rogers and the Drive Survive

Kids Count is a grass-roots Think-Tank aiming to find practical solutions to the broad spectrum of issues that affect children and young people in urban and rural communities.

Photo: Mike Penning presents the Kids Count Inspiration Awards