A BUNGEE-JUMPING charity fundraiser has been honoured by Prime Minister David Cameron for his campaigning.

Derek McEwan has raised more than £500,000 to tackle inflammatory bowel disease since his mother died of Crohn's Disease 11 years ago.

The 39-year-old, from Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, has organised a "Santa bungee jump" for the last few years and hopes 60 people will join him this weekend in the challenge.

David Cameron has recognised Mr McEwan's work with a Point of Light award, set up to recognise outstanding individual volunteers.

The Prime Minister said: "Derek has taken an innovative festive approach to fundraising which has inspired others to get out of their comfort zone and raise money for a very worthy cause. I wish everyone taking part in 2014's Santa Bungee Jump the very best of luck and a very Merry Christmas. I'm delighted to name Derek the UK's 165th Point of Light."

The jump this year from a 300ft crane near Braehead shopping centre will raise money for Crohn's and Colitis UK and the Yorkhill Children's Charity through the Catherine McEwan Fund.

Mr McEwan said: "I am extremely honoured to have been named a Point of Light by our Prime Minister, David Cameron."