A TRUST has been set up in memory of Olivia Campbell-Hardy, who was killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack.

Liv’s Trust CIO will help support under 25s across Greater Manchester who have an interest in musical or dance education.

Steve Goodman, Olivia’s step-grandfather, who she called ‘Papa’ is running the trust with a group of trustees of family and friends.

He said: “We’re starting small and we hope to be able to provide musical instruments or even a pair of dance shoes for those who need them.”

Mr Goodman, who lives in East Street, Radcliffe, hopes as the trust grow it will be able to go on to provide bursaries and scholarships for aspiring performers.

It will be officially launched on November 25 at Bury Town Hall's Elizabethan Suite, a date near to Olivia's birthday, November 28, when she would have been 16.

Mr Goodman explained the event will be a dance showcase with a number of Olivia's friends from dance school taking part and showing off their talents.

Charlie Atkinson, a relative of Jon Atkinson, who was also killed in the Manchester Arena bombing is also due to attend said Mr Goodman, he will be exhibiting his freak dance skills.

Mr Goodman said: "The whole event is going to be in her memory and we're hoping to make it an annual event."

Bury Council leader, Rishi Shori, said: "The Manchester Arena attack was a shocking event that has affected and touched the hearts of everyone.

"So many people have held events to remember those who were lost and to raise money for their families and survivors.

"Members of Olivia’s family tell me they are setting up a charity in her name, and I am happy to help by offering them the Elizabethan Suite free of charge for this event in November."

Olivia was keen singer and dancer and setting up Liv's Trust CIO is a way to pass on her enjoyment to another generation.

It has been a long road setting up the trust said Mr Goodman but he said they had been helped by Manchester United.

He said: "It's a heck of a long process but we have had a lot of help from Manchester United and Michael Carrick's agents, who put us in touch with lawyers and everyone we needed."

Olivia was a Bury FC fan, growing up not far from Gigg Lane and a United fan, Mr Goodman said: "She was a reds fan, she went to Bury games with her dad and to United with me."

The trust has already been in talks with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester and Mr Goodman hopes they will be able to work in partnership to support young musicians.

He said: "I hope we might be able to provide instruments for people who want to go there."

Professor Linda Merrick, Principal at the RNCM is a patron of the charity, she said: "We know first-hand how challenging it is to pursue a career in music.

"There are many barriers for a young musician wanting to pursue their passion; rising tuition fees, the cost of an instrument, reduced music provision in schools.

"The aim of Liv’s Trust, to help and encourage young musicians with their education, is a wonderful ambition and one that deserves support."

Liv's Trust CIO will be holding fundraising events through the year to support its mission.

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