Georgia Williams' parents: Two years on we are still heartbroken

Steve and Lynnette Williams last saw their 17-year-old daughter Georgia two years ago today.

She left home that day to go and visit her friend Jamie Reynolds. She was never seen again, and five days later her body was found in Nant-y-Garth, near Wrexham.

Reynolds, now 24, of Avondale Road, Wellington, was given a whole-life sentence after admitting the murder. An appeal against the sentence last year failed.

Georgia's mother Lynnette today spoke of the the comfort a charity set up in Georgia's name, The Georgia Williams Trust, is giving to the family.

It has raised an impressive £110,000 for young local people to fulfil their dreams.

In a joint statement, Lynnette and Steve said: "Two years on and our hearts are still broken – we appear 'normal' when we're out at trust events, but the grief and heartache are always with us.

"The waste of a beautiful young girl's life is the most difficult thing to try and live with. We will never get over this. God Bless Georgia."

The trust has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of young people with scholarships, equipment at schools and much more.

This year, a spring ball, police football tournament and charity bike ride were just some of the fundraising events held to raise the cash for the trust's work.

Lynnette said: "The trust is perhaps the only positive for us, it reflects what Georgia is – a fun loving, caring generous person.

"We have been amazed at the response to Georgia's Trust and it is the one of the few things that help us cling on to the fact that in the majority of people are good, not evil.

"The fact that the trust helps young people achieve their dreams and goals in a way that Georgia would have wanted is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved.

"The number of ideas that people and organisations have come up with to raise funds is unbelievable.

"We owe a lot of thanks to the people of Telford for the support they have given us."

She added: "The grants and scholarships that have been handed out have been more successful than we could ever have imagined – we are now brainstorming and open to suggestions for more scholarship ideas."