Louis Tomlinson has revealed his pride at becoming a patron of the Eden Dora Trust.

The charity supports children with encephalitis and the One Direction man recently spent time with the Trust.

Speaking on Twitter today (January 7), Tomlinson confirmed he is a patron of the charity.

He added that the Trust are now selling a special teddy bear that has Tomlinson's signature printed on its back.

The singer said: "Very proud to be a patron of @EdenDoraTrust! Show your support and go buy a lovely little teddy bear that has my signature on it :).

"Go to http://shop.edendoratrust.org to find the bear :) thank you :) Such a great cause!"

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