RANVIR SINGH ITV’S AMBASSADOR TO THE PEOPLE’S PROJECTS

ITV presenter Ranvir Singh is in no doubt about her favourite part of The People’s Projects – the moment the winners receive their prize.

“My absolute favourite part is seeing the cheques being presented,” she says. “Some people are so overwhelmed it can be very emotional. You often get people jumping up and down, with tears of joy running down their faces.”

But Ranvir, who is this year’s ITV Ambassador to The People’s Projects, also explains that taking part is about more than money for the wide range of projects involved.

BRILLIANT BOOST

She adds: “One of the great things about The People’s Projects is that, regardless of whether they win or not, the projects engage with the local community and it raises their profile in their areas.

“Even those that haven’t won have fed back that the process has been really worthwhile – and enjoyable. The projects put an incredible amount of work into their campaigns and we know they get a lot from the public support.”

Ranvir, 39, is the political editor on Good Morning Britain, and one of the country’s favourite news and current affairs presenters on ITV shows including Tonight and Real Stories.

PEOPLE POWER

She says she learned the value of strong community spirit growing up in Lancashire. “I’m a northern lass from Preston,” she says. “My memories are of a very friendly area where neighbours looked out for one another. I think that is really important when you are growing up to have a strong network of people looking out for you.” And she believes The People’s Projects is proof that our community spirit is strong. She adds: “I love seeing so many good works going on up and down the country. It is wonderful for them to be given the money to make their dreams come true.”