A 16-YEAR-OLD A-level student took a leap of faith from 15,000 feet last weekend as she participated in a charity skydive to raise money for adults with a learning disability and/or autism.

Becca Randolph from Chaffcombe, near Chard, has raised more than £750 for national learning disability charity Hft by taking part in her first skydive at Dunkeswell Airfield near Honiton on Sunday, September 18.

Becca’s mum, Kathy, works for Hft as Head of Finance, while her cousin, Ollie, is autistic so she wanted to help both of them raise money for the charity, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

Becca said: “I absolutely loved it. While I will generally give most things a go, I thought I would be terrified on the day, but I wasn’t as I knew that there were lots of other people doing the same thing.

“Part of Hft’s 60th birthday celebrations is to organise for 60 people to do a skydive during the month of September, so I wasn’t alone.”

Becca, who is studying Biology, PE, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, and Maths at college, loves all sports, with her favourite being hockey.

She plays for her college, Taunton Vale club, and also represents Somerset at county level.

She added: “I was recently fortunate enough to pilot a helicopter, complete my Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award, and can be found as often as possible surfing at Woolacombe.”

If you would like to help Becca continue to raise money for Hft, please visit her JustGiving page.