A HAMPSHIRE charity is on the hunt for ten little ducks.

Wessex Cancer Trust needs helping finding and homing ten rubber ducks which have flown the nest and are hiding in locations across the county.

The duck hunt is part of the charity's "Zero to Hero" challenge which runs throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness month in September.

At the start of the month, participants will be given a rubber duck and will have 30 days to carry out a series of trades to obtain an item with a higher value each time.

They will then sell, raffle or auction their final item to raise as much money as possible for Wessex Cancer Trust’s children’s support services.

The challenge is aimed at anyone who wants to put their entrepreneurial and competitive skills to the test, from corporate teams to school children.

Called Captain Quack Sparrow, James Pond, Sirius Quack, Bill Weasley, Quack Efron, David Beakham, Hetty Feather, Serena Billiams, Little Bo Beak and Mary Bobbins, the ducks are hiding in duck-named roads in Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hythe, Dibden, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Marchwood, and Sandown on the Isle of Wight.

Anyone who finds one should read the tag around its neck which will have instructions on what to do next.

Wessex Cancer Trust’s Community Engagement Manager, Heidi Rehman said:

“Cancer can be a huge shock at any age, but particularly challenging for young adults and children. Our specialist services ensure they get the support and help they need for free in a local setting. Ten of our ducks have flown the nest and are hiding in spots throughout Hampshire waiting to be found to help raise awareness of childhood cancer, and we can’t wait to be introduced to their new owners.”

For more information visit the Wessex Cancer Trust website.