Scottish TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has been announced as ambassador for The Shackleton Foundation, which helps disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people.

The charity was formed in 2007 in memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his Antarctic expeditions, and Kelly commented 'His leadership skills and sheer strength of character led to his astonishing achievement of saving the lives of all his men against all the odds. Inspired by the spirit of Shackleton, the charity improves the lives of disadvantaged young people, which is something I have always been passionate about'.