Children supported by King's Lynn charity Scotty's Little Soldiers form virtual choir to help raise spirits

Bereaved British Armed Forces children being helped by Lynn-based charity Scotty's Little Soldiers are showing their support for each other during lockdown.

Dozens of the youngsters, who are supported by national charity Scotty's, have joined together to form a virtual choir.

And now the choir's first online performance of a cover of Jess Glynne's I'll Be There has been published to the charity's YouTube channel.

A spokesperson for Scotty's said: "Bereaved British Forces children already face a number of challenges due to losing a parent, so during this time they need support more than ever.

"Scotty's Little Soldiers is working hard to make sure they continue to feel part of a community with other children in the same situation."

The charity asked its members which song they wanted to sing, and after a unanimous decision, Jess Glynne's I'll Be There was chosen – helping to show their solidarity.

Scotty's founder Nikki Scott said: "Watching the children come together in spirit, even when physically distant, really brings a tear to my eye.

"It's vital at this moment in time that we all remain closer as a family than ever before.

"In times like these, we need to lean on each other and lift each other up, and I hope that this video does just that."

Scotty's Little Soldiers is currently supporting 396 children across the UK who have lost a parent while serving in the British Armed Forces.

And Nikki has recently spoken about how the charity has had to adapt during the coronavirus crisis in order to continue delivering the support required.

She said: "Over the last few weeks, we have a changed the way in which we’re engaging and supporting our members, but we need as many people as possible to help us maintain that level of support.”

To find out more about Scotty's and the work it does, visit www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk.