A music education charity set up in memory of a teenage victim of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack has issued a warning on social media that unauthorised accounts are fundraising and seeking donations purportedly on behalf of the charity.

The warning has been issued by Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust (Eilidh’s Trust), which it points out is the only registered charity operating in the name of Eilidh MacLeod.

At the age of 14 Eilidh died along with 21 other people in the terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert at the arena

The Scotland based charity has issued the fundraising warning after being made aware of the accounts.

“We have no affiliation with any unauthorised accounts or fundraising activities,” said the charity’s trustees in a statement.

“Any accounts that have been brought to our attention and which may be representing themselves as fundraising on our behalf without authorisation have been reported to the relevant governing bodies.”

Their statement adds: “We kindly ask everyone to remain vigilant and, if you are considering donating in Eilidh’s name, to ensure that it is through Eilidh’s Trust or an authorised fundraiser operating on behalf of the charity.

“Thank you for your continued support, understanding and for helping us protect Eilidh’s name and legacy.”

The charity supports music education for children and young people.

A ukulele group, pipe bands, and musical theatre groups were among young Scottish musician groups to benefit from over £50,000 in its latest funding round.

---