TEN employees at an Essex-based property group are taking part in a charity skydive.

Beresfords, who have firms all over Essex including Colchester, are raising money for mental health charity MIND.

The team aims to raise a target of £5,000, which will be donated through the Beresfords Foundation.

James Westbrook, one of the team members taking part in the skydive, said: “While I feel incredibly nervous about the idea of skydiving, the thought of raising money for a fantastic cause makes it all worthwhile.

“Many of us have experienced, or know someone who has, mental health struggles and without charities like MIND those people wouldn’t be able to get the help and support they need.”

Chairman and managing director Paul Beresford added: “We are incredibly proud of the team for getting involved in such a courageous and brave activity, in aid of such a wonderful charity.

“Establishing and growing the Beresfords Foundation has resulted in us supporting causes like this, as well as many other causes that are making a difference to people’s lives.

"We wish all the team the best of luck and will be cheering from down below.”

The event will be taking place on Thursday September 15.

To donate, visit justgiving.com/fundraising/beresfords-group1.