A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy forwent a birthday party and presents in favour of donating money to the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Risko Bugos, from Bournemouth, has raised over £1,300 after his mum, Lucia, set up a fundraising page.

She asked Risko if he would be willing to give up having a big party for his birthday and, instead, donate the cost to the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation, which set up a Grenfell Tower appeal.

The “caring and compassionate” youngster agreed after being told the tragic news of a boy his age who died in the fire. The five-year-old was later identified as Isaac Paulos, one of the youngest victims of the fire.

“I’m so proud of Risko for agreeing to giving up his birthday party and presents for the Grenfell Tower victims,” Lucia said.

“I couldn’t stop crying when I read the news. It was really horrible what happened. I felt that spending money on a party and presents would be a complete waste when there are people who have lost their homes and children and other loved ones.

“When I asked Risko about this idea, he was so happy that he could help the children and families who lost everything this way. At five years old, he's already very caring and compassionate.”

Risko’s fundraising total was originally £675, but donations flooded in from friends, family, and even strangers who saw the fundraising page shared on social media.

His school, St Walburga’s, raised £245 from an ice cream sale and called the selfless youngster a “superhero”.

“I have been overwhelmed by the amount that’s been raised,” Lucia said.

“Risko was really excited when I told him, and he’s learnt that when you do something good, it brings more good.”

Lucia, who is originally from Slovakia, lived in London before moving to Bournemouth and worked near to Grenfell Tower.

She is planning to take Risko to London to see the tower block and visit the foundation to find out how the funds he has raised will help victims.

“He’ll understand much more about what happened and how the charity is helping people. We have to appreciate the roof over our head," she added.