Volunteers from a community radio station are taking the plunge to support cancer charities.

Four people at Sutton-based Takeover Radio 106.9 aim to raise £500 at an annual swimathon staged by The Swimming Foundation in aid of Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.

Operated by Sutton Youth Radio Ltd, the radio station works with young people to train and develop their confidence, communication and life skills.

A spokesman said: “We are very proud to be making our team debut at the annual swimathon, which is being held at the Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton.

“We at Takeover have a burning passion for charity and some of our team members have participated in the Swimathon once or twice before. Last year they managed to raise over £300, and this year we are hoping to further our achievements by raising £500.”

Takeover Radio’s volunteer swimmers at The Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, on 28th April, from 2pm to 5pm, are Bethany Harris, under-16 trainee radio presenter; Josh Polato, trainee radio presenter; Georgia Mackay, volunteer radio presenter and charity support worker; and Phil Riley, funding officer.

To support the swimmers and make a donation go to its JustGiving page.