When artist Clare Hearne was invited to design a new logo for a children's charity, she did not have far to look.

Just one glance at her own family of mother, father and three young children gave her the idea.

The result was in the style of a family portrait and it has now been adopted as the official logo of Home-Start Herefordshire, a charity that supports parents of children under the age of five.

Clare trained and worked as a doctor but switched to concentrate on being an artist and bringing up her family.

As a mother, and understanding that parenthood is not always easy, she chose to work with Home-Start as their supporting artist.

"We are delighted with the new logo," said Jo Grafton, marketing and volunteer recruitment co-ordinator.