Ellie Goulding is to perform at the first We Day UK event.

Free the Children, Virgin Atlantic and Barclays are taking the charity event to London's Wembley Arena on March 7.

The day will see a number of speakers - such as Al Gore and Clive Owen - take to the stage in front of '12,000 students, teachers and supporters'.

Ellie Goulding will headline the show and perform live as she gives it a musical floursh.

We Day has already held events in North America and those interested in attending the UK event need to complete at least one local and global charity act in conjunction with Free the Children's We Act campaign.

Free The Children co-founder Craig Kielburger said: "When I was young and wanted to make a difference in the world, there wasn't much out there to support my dreams. I was told I was too young to make a difference.

"That's what We Day provides young people today - a platform to learn about local and global issues, take action and celebrate the meaningful contribution they're making to better our world. We are absolutely thrilled to bring We Day to the UK for the first time and hope with the help of students across the country we can continue to make positive change locally in the UK and globally."