The Great GCC Jump is an extreme charity skydiving event. On the Saturday 4th September, 60 HSBC employees will make their way to Chatteris Airfield (PE15 0FB), where they will jump out of a plane whilst raising money for GCC's chosen charity - The Prince's Trust

Simply put, this is a great way that I can achieve a personal goal, whilst simultaniously helping, in some small way, some of those less fortunate in life.  I have always wanted to do a sky dive, but always found an excuse not to - knowing that I am doing this for  a truly worthy cause has given me the determination to achieve my goal, and, who knows, it may be the catalyst I need to achieve a few more.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

I know times are harder now than usual, but please take a moment to think of those for whom times are harder than you could imagine, not just now, but always - your generosity and support will make a real difference to real lives - lives that deserve the chance of a better future.

So please, dig deep, even if it is only to give you some twisted pleasure at knowing that your donation has contributed to my being scared witless whilst being thrown out of a moving plane at high altitude. ; )

Thanks for your support

Habib