Most people are used to taking clean water for granted – but a group of children were determined to highlight the way not everyone has access to the “basic human right”.

Beavers from the 2nd Rayners Late Scouts Group took on an indoor assault course whilst carrying a two litre bottle of water for an hour.

They raised £434 for Water Aid, a charity which the children chose to raise money for in order to make a difference to others.

As part of their Friendship Challenge Badge, they are required to take part to help the community and raise cash for a good cause.

The Beavers also spent time looking at the fairness in the world and a story about a five-year-old girl who walked for eight miles every day for water.

They challenge themselves to raise at least £100 and the parents helped set up a coffee and cake evening, which raised £434.

A peaker from WaterAid also came to speak to the children, to explain how their donations will help build toilets and a water hole for people in an African village.

Reshma Patel, Beaver leader, said: “I am really very proud of all the children. They understood how wrong it is that half of the people on earth don’t have access to water, which is a basic human right.

“They wanted to do something meaningful to make a difference and I believe that they have.

“They have all worked really hard on the night challenging themselves physically and also getting the support of their friends and families to get involved. They have also enjoyed the whole process.”