THREE people, including EMAP Automotive's Nicola Appleton, are planning to make a sponsored 12,000-ft freefall parachute jump to raise funds for BEN - the motor industry's benevolent fund. Mike Smith, of HSBC Vehicle Finance, and Fiona Morfitt, of SEAT UK, will be joining Appleton and the Red Devils at Airfield Camp, Netheravon, Wiltshire, on September 19.

Anyone who would like to make a donation or be sent a sponsorship form should contact Tracey Vaughan at HSBC Vehicle Finance (UK), 54 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8PL, or telephone 0121 450 5532. Cheques should be made payable to HSBC Vehicle Finance UK (BEN Parachute Jump).