An ex-football CEO is taking on a challenge to raise money to take an ambulance to war-torn Ukraine.

Former Yeovil Town, Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle chief executive, Martyn Starnes, is preparing to drive an ambulance, filled with medical supplies, to Lviv in western Ukraine.

Mr Starnes, who is now chief executive at Mendip Community Transport, is on a mission to raise £7,000 for the acquisition of the ambulance.

Mr Starnes from Croscombe, said: "I will be joining a Medical Life Lines Ukraine team in September driving an ambulance containing medical supplies and equipment to Lviv in western Ukraine.

"The war in that country has had a devastating effect on ordinary people as well as military personnel."

Medical Life Lines works to deliver what the people in Ukraine need, where they need it.

He is seeking donations, irrespective of size, which can be made via his justigiving.com page www.justgiving.com/page/martyn-starnes-1717855752266.

Mr Starnes said: "I need to raise £7,000 towards the acquisition of the ambulance and the accompanying supplies.

"Any donations no matter how large or small would be gratefully received."

He confirmed that Maria Gregg of Wells and Ukrainians of the Wells Welcome Hub have helped with fundraising.