Every year thousands of children around the UK go without accessible or free mental health services that are needed, the right technology for education , inclusion into sports that promote a healthy lifestyle and a safe place outside of their homes where they can take part in free activities and meet other children who are interested in the same things as them.

This is why Little Lives UK exists. We are a children's charity that aims to provide the services and experiences children need to have a healthy, happy and safe childhood.

If you play an instrument and want to help provide for children around the UK who are in need then join our Music Marathon this March.

We are asking people of any age to learn a new song every five days for the whole of march on their instrument and post it using the hashtag #llukmusicmarathon.

You can do this as an individual, in a group, with your friends, family or even pets if you like. We want to see you show off your best musical skills whilst having fun, learning new songs, building your own confidence to out your music out there and raise money for charity.

This is all meant to be fun, all abilities are welcomed and the songs you play don't have to be huge chart toppers, if you have any original music you want to show then please do!

All money raised will go towards our campaigns and will go towards supporting children around the UK. We can't wait to hear you!