An 89-year-old is getting ready to embark on his first ever skydive to raise money for a children and young peoples hospice.

Great-grandfather of three Stan Full is looking forward to jumping out of an aircraft at 12,000 feet on Sunday, 24 September, and has already fundraised more than £500 for Naomi House and Jacksplace.

The ex-RAF engine fitter was eager to jump out of a plane a few weeks ago while visiting his skydive instructor-qualified grandson Matthew in Swansea, but was stopped from taking part only by the weather.

He then decided to reschedule the skydive, which will now take place at Swansea Airport, and he will spend the weeks before the dive raising money for the good cause.

Mr Full said: “I thought it would be nice to make some money for Naomi House because it is for children with terminal illnesses and that seems like such a worthy cause, which I have supported in the past.

“I am excited for the skydive, I’m looking forward to it. I just hope the weather is OK on the day.”

Stan is the second eldest fundraiser in recent memory to take to the skies for the Naomi House and Jacksplace, the oldest being 90-years-old.

The Naomi House and Jacksplace hospices provide holistic care to more than 440 children, young people and their extended families across Hampshire,Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, West Sussex, Surrey and the Isle of Wight, making its average running costs totalling around £7 million each year.

Charity spokesman Keith Wilson said: “Stan’s fundraising exploits have captured the imagination of everyone here at the hospices.

“We hope he thoroughly enjoys his skydive and thank him for choosing to support Naomi House & Jacksplace.

“Age should be no barrier to living life to its fullest, and Stan really is an inspiration to us all.

“Every penny he raises will support local life-limited and life-threatened children, young people and families from Hampshire and across southern England.”

To donate money to Stan’s cause in aid of the two charities, visit www.virginmoneygiving. com/stanfull or to find out more about the work of Naomi House and Jacksplace, go to www.naomihouse.org.uk/.