CHARITY heroes met the wife of the prime minister at a specially arranged event in Number 10 in recognition of their selfless work.

Sue Philips, from Waifs and Strays Dog Rescue charity in Seaford, and Brian Goodenough, from the NCI Lookout in Newhaven, met Samantha Cameron on January 13 at a reception at 10 Downing Street for charity champions.

The pair were nominated for the event by Conservative parliamentary candidate for Lewes Maria Caulfield.

Mrs Cameron praised the hard-working pair by saying it was a privilege to meet them and an honour to celebrate their work.