Leith supports Barnado’s campaign

Prue Leith has shared a family photograph of herself and her adopted daughter as part of a campaign to encourage others to consider adoption.

The Great British Bake Off judge is one of a number of celebrities sharing family snaps to back the Barnardo’s campaign, including former X Factor judge, singer Sinitta, Scottish musician KT Tunstall and Olympic sprinter Jamie Baulch.

Leith shared a photograph of herself on holiday with her Cambodian daughter Li-da, who was orphaned by the Khmer Rouge and adopted at the age of 16 months. She captioned it: “Best decision we ever made.”

Sinitta, who adopted her children, said: “Being a parent is the hardest job in the world but the most rewarding.

“My children are the greatest loves of my life.

“Love is thicker than blood; it’s the love that lasts eternally.”

Tunstall, who was adopted when she was just 18 days old, said: “My parents used to take us on these epic hikes in the Scottish highlands as kids. I look back on them with real fondness.

“It was lovely family time, hanging out together, camping, enjoying the outdoors.