A team of 14 adrenaline-seekers who leapt out of a plane at more than 10,000 feet raised more than £3,500 for charity.

Times Series chief reporter Chris Hewett was among the daring participants of a charity tandem skydive that raised money for Fair Play Barnet, a charity providing play opportunities for disabled children in north London.

The thrill-seekers were up at 5am to travel to Cambridge for the leap on May 25, and all the participants overcame more than just a few nerves to complete their jumps.

This week, when the last of the sponsorship money was handed over to the charity, Fair Play Barnet announced the effort had raised more than £3,500.

Chief reporter Chris raised more than £600 and described the experience of the jump, which he completed alongside lifelong friend Chris Munroe.

The 26-year-old said: “I really wasn’t nervous at all in the weeks building up to it but when I saw the plane for the first time I did get one or two butterflies.

“Nothing can quite prepare you for the moment the instructor dangles you out of the plane before you jump – that really is something else. And then I think I just froze as we plunged from the edge of the plane.

“It was terrifying, exhilarating, nauseating and adrenaline pumping all at the same time. That said, I think it could well be my last.”

The jumpers reached speeds of up to 120mph during the 25-second free-fall and once the parachute opened, spent about five minutes floating to the ground.

Mariannee Nouaillat, from Arlington Road, Southgate, completed the skydive with her son, who received help from the charity when he was growing up.

The 50-year-old, who raised more than £300 with the teenager, said: “I wanted to do something for them for once and give back a bit. I’ve never done something like this before and it was great. I was so excited, I couldn’t wait.

“I think it’s great, it means a lot to raise the money and I’d definitely do it again.”

All of the cash will go towards an emergency fund that helps pay for disabled children to participate in play opportunities in their area.

Professional chef and cricket fan Chris Munroe, who raised more than £400, said: “It was an incredible experience, something I could never get sick of. To hurl myself out of a plane like that is something I thought I would never do.

“I was petrified on the way up but managed to heave myself to the edge of the plane and chuck myself out. I was really pleased I could do it and raise a bit of money for charity at the same time.”

Fair Play Barnet is looking for people to sign up to next year’s skydive fundraiser. Those interested can contact fundraising@fairplaybarnet for more information.