THE mum of Take That’s Gary Barlow is helping to raise awareness of a charity which helps grieving youngsters.

Marjorie Barlow is a volunteer for Runcorn-based Child Bereavement UK which supports families when a child dies or when a child loses a parent.

Dad-of-four Gary, 46, who grew up in Frodsham, became a patron of the charity last November.

Marjorie is encouraging people to hold a #MakeforMum event in the run up to Mother’s Day on March 26.

Child Bereavement UK’s fundraising officer Seb Farrell said: “We know from families we have supported that Mother’s Day can be a particularly difficult time when a mum, dad, grandparent, baby or child in their family has died.

“By taking part in #MakeforMum and fundraising for Child Bereavement UK, you can help the charity to reach many more families who may need bereavement support around occasions such as Mother’s Day and throughout the year.”

People are invited to cook a special meal, host a tea party, bake, make candles or cards or hold a fundraising cake sale for friends or colleagues.

Everyone is challenged to join in, get creative and host your own #MakeforMum event.

Share your pictures using the #MakeforMum hash tag or text MUMS02 £10 to 70070 to donate and make a real difference.

Child Bereavement UK has offices on High Street.

For a free fundraising pack with ideas of what you can #MakeForMum visit makeformum.org or call the fundraising team on 01494 569048 or e-mail fundraising@childbereavement.org.