A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl is raising money for a mental health charity by releasing her third single.

Lyra Cole, who had a brain tumour "the size of an orange" removed when she was a baby, is releasing a cover of Toy Story's You've got a friend in me.

Her auntie, filmmaker Jessie Hawkes, who went to The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, is producing and filming the song.

"It has been such a tough 12 months for Britain and the whole world," she said.

"Everybody’s mental health is affected in some way.

“We hope that this song will help to lift people spirits, and the money raised will be helping a fantastic cause.”

Lyra has released two previous singles - Shakin' Stevens' Merry Christmas Everyone and When A Child is Born - to raise money for Brain Cancer Research.

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The money raise from Lyra's latest single, will go to In Charley's Memory.

The charity was founded by Jo Clement in 2014 to help young people with mental health problems after her son, Charley Marks, took his own life at the age of 18.

It was formed in close partnership with The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, and was given its official charity status in March 2015.

The charity now also works with other schools in The Priory Learning Trust, Worle Community School Academy and Priory Community School Academy, as well as other schools across Somerset.

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Dawn Carey, operations manager at In Charley's Memory, said they are "so grateful" for the fundraising.

“Lyra is an inspiration and this song alone will help to lift the mood of people," she said.

“We are so grateful to all the schools in who have been so generous with their charity fundraising for us.

"We are in a position where we need more help to help more young people.”

Michelle Michael, director of The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, said she is "delighted" to support Lyra with her fundraising.

"She truly is an inspirational little girl and it’s wonderful that she is happy to sing and support so many different and worthy causes," she added.

“The Grand Pier has also supported this charity with fundraising events and we are delighted that their good work continues.”