A Cheltenham-based childhood bereavement charity has announced that Glastonbury Festival organisers have become joint patrons.

Emily Eavis and her husband, Nick Dewey, have become patrons of Winston's Wish, the charity for bereaved children and young people.

This is the first time the festival organisers and married couple have become joint patrons of a charity together.

Winston's Wish was the first childhood bereavement charity to be established in the UK, and has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent or sibling since 1992.

Emily, daughter of Glastonbury Festival founder, Michael Eavis, said: "We're honoured to have been invited to become patrons of Winston's Wish.

"Nick and I have huge respect and gratitude for the work that Winston's Wish does to support children and young people who have lost a parent or sibling, which I experienced first-hand after losing my mum."

Fergus Crow, CEO of Winston's Wish, said: "We're absolutely committed to reaching those children and young people who need us, and so we are beyond thrilled to have Emily and Nick on board to help us do that.

"Emily connected strongly with Winston's Wish after volunteering as a practical helper at one of our residential weekends, where she saw for herself the important work we do."

Emily added: "Winston's Wish creates a community that offers support at the right time, and in those darkest days reminds us that we can go on to lead positive and happy lives.

"My Mum's legacy is her positivity at the heart of Glastonbury, and I feel this sense of optimism aligns with the values and vision of Winston's Wish - to give hope at a time when it can feel like there is none. Thank you for the great work that you do. We're so proud to be part of your journey."