A brave charity fundraiser visited a charity’s new shop ahead of a brace of gruelling mountain climbs.

Rupert Jones Warner, 23, stopped by the Chestnut Tree House shop in Chichester ahead of his attempt to become the first Briton to climb Mount Everest twice, consecutively, via different routes.

Rupert, from Chichester, is bidding to raise £50,000 for the charity, which supports children with life-shortening conditions.

Rupert has been undergoing rigorous training for the 84-day expedition and leaves the UK on Saturday (March 28).

Rupert, whose brother Will was born with a hole in his heart, said: “The time has flown by, I can’t believe it’s just a matter of weeks. Everything has been gearing-up to this journey and now I feel ready for it, sort of. I am excited and nervous about the coming months, it will be the experience of a lifetime and it will certainly push me to the limits.

“To me it’s a very special charity and I think this is a perfect opportunity to raise money for such a great cause. During the most challenging moments I face on the mountain, it’s the families at Chestnut Tree House that I will try to keep in mind."

Chestnut Tree House provides specialist palliative care services to 300 children and young people with life-shortening and life-threatening illnesses in East Sussex, West Sussex and South East Hampshire.

It costs well over £3 million each year to provide all its care services. Families are never charged for their care and the hospice receives less than 8% from central government, so it relies heavily on the generosity, help and support of the local community.

For more information about Rupert’s journey or to donate money to Chestnut Tree House in support of his challenge, visit www.everest2k15.com