A charity worker is taking on the trek of her life by scaling to the top of one of the world’s largest volcanoes.

Rupa-Dey Amin, from, Hatch End will be climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise funds for the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) where she is the head of community fundraising for south London and the south east.

The 44 year-old said: “Having worked for the NSPCC for almost five years, I thought it was time to take on a fundraising challenge myself so I decided to go for one of the highest on offer - climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

“I am passionate about the services the NSPCC delivers and want to play my part in directly supporting our work with vulnerable children.

“The support will make a huge difference and provide a lifeline to children and young people in the UK.”

The 11-day trek takes place along the Rongai route – an alternative and less crowded trail to the top.

During the 5,895 metre ascent, she will pass through five different eco systems, experience big fluctuations in temperature and witness spectacular views across Kenya and Tanzania.

She added: “I am really looking forward to reaching the summit and watching the sunrise over Tanzania.

“I will be helped to the top knowing that my own physical challenge has been to help children face their own difficult challenges.”

Rupa-Dey departs for Tanzania on Thursday February 6 and is hoping to reach her fundraising target of £4,500 before she goes. n To sponsor Rupa-Dey, visit her fundraising page at  www.justgiving.com/Rupadey