Giles White, Hampshire’s assistant coach and former player, will attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro this October for the Home Farm Trust, a charity close to his and his family’s heart as it has helped his brother Adrian.

Its aim is to provide funds to help those with learning difficulties to engage in as near a normal life as possible. “You can spot the mid-life crisis element of this challenge,” jokes White, “but please do not let this put you off contributing, as much as you feel able, to a worthy cause. Visit