THE moving story of how a mother has helped others following her daughter's violent death is to be aired on televsion.

Out of Tragedy, to be screened by ITV next month, looks at how Marjorie Stuttle found the strength to set up a charity for backpackers following the death of her daughter, Caroline, in Australia.

The 19-year-old, from York, was on a gap-year trip when she was mugged and thrown from a bridge in Bundaberg, Queensland.

After the killing, for which a man is now awaiting trial, Mrs Stuttle set up Caroline's Rainbow Foundation to help other young travellers.

It aims to help backpackers who get into trouble by running a 24-hour helpline and providing a night's accommodation for travellers who have been mugged.

Film-makers followed Mrs Stuttle as she conducted several interviews on national television and radio to promote the foundation, which has been granted charitable status. They also covered a charity golf day in May where more than £5,000 was raised.

Caroline Key, production co-ordinator for film-maker Real Life Media, said: "It's an inspirational tale about how she coped with tragedy."

Mrs Stuttle, who is looking for a suitable patron for the charity, said setting it up had helped to ease her grief.

"Caroline touched so many lives," she said. "She was always so bright and cheerful. I know it's what she would have wanted."

Caroline's brother, Richard, 25, said: "Everyone has taken the foundation to heart.

"Hopefully, the documentary will spread the word even further."

The documentary will be screened on Tuesday, July 1, at 10.30pm.

To make a donation to the foundation telephone (01759) 304425.