An artist has struck a winning chord by helping young musicians in Merton achieve their musical dreams.

Eleanor Farr, aged 11 produced the winning design in a Christmas card competition organised by Wimbledon's Centre Court shopping centre, which will be used on 500 cards to help boost funds for Merton Music Foundation.

The talented artist from Ursuline High School triumphed over more than 100 students from five schools who took part in the competition. Her design of Father Christmas and snowmen playing musical instruments will be placed on the front of cards sold by her school, local churches and Wimbledon's Centre Court shopping centre.

The money raised will go towards Merton Music Foundation, which works with schools in the borough to provide musical tuition and other activities, as well as chances to join musical ensembles for students who may not be able to afford such opportunities. Eleanor has also won a recording session at Crown Lane Professional Studio in Morden, and says she plans to bring along a group of friends to sing together.

She said: “I’m very happy and excited to have won the recording session and proud of myself for helping raise money for the Merton Music Foundation.”

Ursuline High School will also receive £300 worth of art vouchers donated by the centre.

The school's art teacher, Rohanna Torr, said: “We as a school are truly thrilled that Eleanor’s effort and creativity have been recognised in this way. And we are extremely proud that she is helping such a wonderful charity ,as our school has a strong ethos of helping our community.”

John Mander, chief executive of Merton Music Foundation, added: “We are delighted to have been chosen by Centre Court Shopping Centre as their nominated charity and we’d like to say a big thank you to Eleanor for her wonderful design.”

All the entries in the Christmas card competition will be displayed until Christmas in the lower shopping mall at Centre Court.