THE family of a baby who suffered fatal injuries when he was five months old have been overwhelmed by the success of its first fundraiser in a bid to become the UK’s official charity dedicated to shaken baby syndrome (SBS).

More than 50 people helped raise £900 in memory of Gainford tot, Charlee Cameron, who was killed by his father in 2011.

He was jailed for nine years after he was found guilty of manslaughter last year.

Charlee's family, led by aunt Jessi Stephenson, set up The Charlee’s Angels Foundation in memory of the infant and held their first fundraiser at the Cross Keys, in Gainford, on Friday night.

Ms Stephenson, 24, said the funds will go towards the £5,000 they need to become an official charity which will aim to raise awareness of the syndrome, caused when a baby is violently shaken which leads to brain damage and often death.

The teaching assistant organised a pie and pea supper as well as entertainment with her mother volunteering to sing and a set by DJ Stubbs.

Two raffles also helped boost funds, including one for a Charlie bear teddy which was donated by Charlee’s nana.

Talking about the event, Ms Stephenson said she the amount raised was “absolutely brilliant” and that she wanted to thank everyone involved, including families with children who have survived the syndrome, who travelled from as far as Buckinghamshire to attend the event.

“I am so grateful for the kindness of people and very thankful, I was privileged to meet three amazing children, two SBS survivors and an older sibling and their wonderful parents, Amy and Linzi,” she said.

“I have a real fire built up inside to do more for Shaken families.”