A CHARITY set up in memory of murder victim Liam Miller is preparing to offer its first grants to support underprivileged young people.

LIAM - Laughter, Inspiration, Art, Music - was established with the support of Liam’s father, Pete, brother, Jamie and sister, Natalie after the 20-year-old died following a stabbing attack in York in July 2015.

From Terrington, Ryedale, Liam was a former pupil at Malton School and studied music and art at York College before going to university to study graphic design. A talented guitarist, he played in a local band.

The charity has so far raised more than £40,000, with the latest fundraiser a monthly LIAM’s Acoustic Club at Terrington Village Hall.

Ian Hughes, a friend of the family who helped set up the charity, said their aim was to make grants to underprivileged youngsters going to college to study art and music.

“We now want to get the message out that grants are available of up to £1,000 per individual are now available to apply for.

“These grants can fund the purchase of materials to enable the pursuit of higher education for young people in the first year of university, studying artistic or musical disciplines.”