A YOUNG man is preparing to undertake a charity trip of a life time.

Scott McKenzie from Clitheroe, has secured backing from the UK's leading food delivery service Deliveroo, to support him on his journey to conquer Kilimanjaro in August.

The banking and finance student who studies at Newcastle University is now preparing for the trip by completing a number of gruelling tasks all in a bid to raise the funds for his chosen charity, Dig Deep.

Scott aims to raise £3000 for the charity, which works towards supplying some of Kenya's most poverty stricken towns and villages with clean drinking water.

When asked about what inspired him to take on the challenge, Scott admitted he doesn't think he realised 'quite how tough it was going to be.'

He said: "It's not just about completing the hike up Africa's biggest mountain in August, it's about everything that goes with it too.

"I've planned fundraising events which are all quite tough, for example I'm going to be cycling the length of the country over the Easter period in a bid to raise some of the funds.

"That's 10 days of non-stop cycling from John O Groats to Lands End, a total distance of around 1000 miles.

"Luckily I do have loads of support and my mum's partner is going to be following me in the campervan the whole way!

Scott also recently completed a 100 mile static cycle outside Gisburn's Stirk House Hotel, where he was collecting donations.

Not only did he complete that event near his home town, but he also hopes to pass through Clitheroe when he's on his 100-mile cycle across the country, so friends and family can come and say hello.

Scott admits his decision to undertaken the mammoth task has raised a few eyebrows, mainly from his mum.

"She couldn't believe it when I told her," he said.

"I think she thought I was a bit mad and she couldn't really wrap her head around it. Now she see's how much I'm committed to it and she's done nothing but support me!"

Those interested in following Scott's journey and donating to his cause can visit: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/scottmckenzie1