Paul A Young talks chocolate and charity

The renowned chocolatier has teamed up with celebrities and chefs to create a new book of melt-in-your-mouth recipes, all for a good cause

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Two years ago I received an invitation from Andy Williamson, the chief executive of the Children's Air Ambulance. He wanted to see if I'd be interested in helping raise money for a second helicopter – of course I said yes. When I first got involved, the charity was still quite new; I really liked the way it was run and they have a lot of creative people on board.

I put together my latest book, Sensational Chocolate, as a way to use my skills and business to raise money for the Children's Air Ambulance, with 100 per cent of my commission going towards the charity. It brings together recipes from friends, celebrities and well-known chefs, as well as some of my own. It's been a really fun way to write a book – it's nice to have lots of different ideas, angles and views.

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