Tobias Weller: Fundraiser, 12, wins national Medal of Honour award

Tobias said he had a "brilliant day" at the Palace of Westminster

A 12-year-old boy who has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for his school and a local charity has received a national Medal of Honour.

Tobias Weller, from Sheffield, who has cerebral palsy and autism, was awarded the British Citizen Youth Award at the Palace of Westminster on Thursday.

He was nicknamed "Captain" after he was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to raise money during the Covid lockdowns.

Tobias told the BBC it had been "an honour to receive the award".

The British Citizen Youth Award is designed to recognise the individual endeavours of young people who are having a positive impact on their communities, helping charities, or undertaking exceptional activities in support of others.

Tobias attended the ceremony in London with his mother, Ruth Garbutt, and was handed the Medal of Honour by Dame Mary Perkins, who is patron of the event.

He said it had been a "brilliant day".

Tobias received his award from the founder of Specsavers and event patron Dame Mary Perkins

At the beginning of the pandemic lockdown in 2020, Tobias, who was then 10, set himself a target of raising £500.

Since then, he has completed numerous fundraising events, including an Ironman challenge, and he has raised about £168,000 for his school and The Children's Hospital Charity in Sheffield.

"I just like helping others and I hope I am a good role model," he said.

"If I can inspire other people to do the same, then that will make me really happy."

The medallists were provided with some treats during the ceremony at the Palace of Westminster

Ms Garbutt said she was delighted and grateful her son's achievements had been recognised.

"Nothing that Tobias has done in terms of his fundraising has been easy for him," she said.

"All of it has been really, really hard work."

It is not the first time Tobias' fundraising efforts have been recognised.

He became the youngest person to be awarded the British Empire Medal in 2022 and he previously won the inaugural Captain Sir Tom Moore Young Unsung Hero Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event.

He has also received a Pride of Britain Award.