Mr McGettrick and his partner, Nicki Clarke, have launched a JustGiving page aiming to raise £2,500 to support the work of the Justice and Peace Commission.

The pair travelled to Uganda in November 2018 to undertake a year of volunteering with the JPC, which promotes human rights and access to justice in vulnerable rural communities and the two refugee settlements in the Hoima district.

The JPC is planning to launch a pilot mediation service this year to help resolve conflicts over land, inheritance issues and family disputes.

Writing on the fundraising page, Mr McGettrick said: “All donations, however small, will be greatly appreciated and we can guarantee 100 per cent of the funds will be spent on the ground here in Uganda.

“You can rest assured your money will be not only put to good use, but will also be reaching some of the most vulnerable and impoverished people on the planet.”