Reality TV star Rowan Bailey is set to parachute 10,000ft out of a plane to raise money for a Staffordshire-based charity.

The 26-year-old, who recently starred in Channel 4 reality TV show Shipwrecked, will take part in Caudwell Children's "Celebrity Chute Out" sky diving event on September 13.

Rowan, from Chichester, West Sussex, who spent his time on the programme on a secret third island known as Hawk Island, will take part in the event along other television personalities yet to be revealed.

He will be part of the Southern squad jumping from an airfield in Oxford, who will battle it out against a team in the North who will be jumping in Lancaster on the same day.

Both will be led by a group of television personalities, with the team raising the most funds being declared the winner.

All money raised will go to the charity, which provides direct donations of life-changing treatment, therapy and specialist equipment for sick and disabled children throughout the UK.

To date Caudwell Children has donated more than £7 million to more than 2,000 children with 160 medical conditions.

Rowan said: "I am totally over-excited about my parachute jump for Caudwell children, not only is it my first time but I'm doing it to raise money for a fantastic and totally unique charity.

"I just hope I do them proud and raise lots of money - and land in one piece."

The charity is also giving 100 members of the public the chance to jump with the stars at the event. Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

Trudi Beswick, Caudwell Children's chief executive officer said: "The event is set to be a fantastic fundraiser for the charity and we are incredibly grateful to everyone taking time out their busy schedules to join us on the day.

"It is going to be a test of sheer willpower to get up there and jump, but we hope the realisation of providing vital treatments, therapies and equipment for sick and disabled children will help them through the challenge.

"We hope that people really get behind the event and pledge their support for those daring enough to take on the challenge in a bid to make a big difference to the lives of sick and disabled children in desperate need of help."

You can sponsor Rowan through www.justgiving.com/rowanbaileyjumps.

Anyone interested in taking part or for more information should contact Julia Hayne on 01782 600437.