A REDDITCH Scout Leader is hoping to make a lasting change for young people in Uganda.

Harry Sargent, from Matchborough Scout Group, will be volunteering at Kerry West Orphanage in the south west corner of Uganda at Lake Bunyonyi.

The orphanage currently cares for 95 children aged two to 12-years-old.

As part of the trip, in June next year, Harry will be helping with much needed building work to extend the dormitory accommodation and school buildings at the orphanage.

The project will last for three weeks with most of the time being spent on the building site, working alongside local people and getting to know the youngsters.

Harry said: “I am thrilled to be involved in this expedition in aid of such a worthy cause as Kerry West Orphanage. This is one of the toughest challenges of my life but knowing it will help to improve the lives of vulnerable children makes it all worthwhile.”

Harry will be fundraising for the charity before his departure by hosting a number of events, such as a fish and chips quiz night on November 18 at 1st Matchborough Scout Hut.

To find out more, email agslmatchborough@outlook.com or call 0772582647.