A COMMUNITY charity has announced its first celebrity charity ambassador.

Inspire Chorley Youth Zone has announced TV fitness legend Mr Motivator as its first celebrity ambassador.

Mr Motivator, real name Derrick Evans, found fame in the 1990s for his appearances on GMTV where his high energy and colourful fitness sessions made the star a household name.

Derrick first teamed up with the charity in April when they hosted a virtual fundraising campaign to ‘Get Chorley Moving’ inspiring children and adults alike to get active following the country’s third national lockdown, whilst helping Inspire to raise much needed funds so they can continue supporting thousands of local children and young people.

Speaking about his new appointment, Derrick said: “I’m over the moon to be named Inspire Youth Zone’s Celebrity Ambassador, it’s an amazing place which is transforming the lives of so many young people.

“Their brilliant facilities and activities, supported by experienced youth workers, is making a phenomenal difference to so many children and their families and I hope my involvement will encourage the amazing community of Chorley to rally around and show their support to this fantastic cause”.

The charity, which opened in May 2018, has made a phenomenal impact, that has created a ripple effect across the borough.

Karen Hunter, Head of Fundraising at Inspire Chorley Youth Zone said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Derrick to the Inspire family as our first Celebrity Ambassador and can’t wait to work even closer with him going forward.

“Derrick’s enthusiasm to support young people is boundless, he brings high energy, passion and a great sense of fun and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him stand by our side and help us to support Chorley’s next generation.”