Big-hearted schoolboy, 6, uses his own pocket money to buy Christmas presents for the HOMELESS

THIS kind-hearted six-year-old used his own pocket money to splash out on Christmas presents - for the HOMELESS.

Generous Toby Niblett filled five bags full of presents and cards with special messages in, which he handed out to the needy around his hometown.

He bought thermal hats and gloves, toothpaste, anti-bacterial wipes, food and water - and even packed it all himself.

The youngster was inspired to carry out the selfless deed after spotting homeless people bedded down in the doorway of BHS while on a trip to Gloucester city centre.

He used £15 of his own pocket money, plus £20 from his mum's godmother and £25 from Jodie to fill five bags full of essentials.

Toby and his mum, who live in Lydney, Gloucestershire, bought the presents from Tesco, B&M Bargains, Poundland, and delivered them to six homeless people on December 4.

He wrote a special message in each Christmas card which read: "Because you are worthy, Merry Christmas, love Toby (age six)."

His proud mum Jodie Niblett, 25, who is a teaching assistant, said: "We were in Gloucester doing a bit of Christmas shopping and walking down the high street when Toby noticed a lot of homeless people by BHS - which has closed down.

"There were lots of sleeping bags and Toby just said to me 'will Santa give them a home for Christmas'. I was a bit taken aback and didn't know how to respond.

"But I felt it was best to be honest, and replied that I didn't think Santa would be able to do that for everyone in need.