Whether you’re the ultimate daredevil or looking to conquer your fears for a great cause, the sky's the limit when it comes to our wing walks, skydives and bungee jumps.
When you take part in one of these bucket list activities, you'll be making a huge difference. Your courage and willingness to take on a challenge can inspire others to support and advocate for unpaid carers across the UK.
By sharing your journey and fundraising efforts, you could even encourage friends, family, and colleagues to support the cause or even join you!
Every jump, dive, and walk will help raise money and awareness to make life better for carers.
So what are you waiting for? Read on to choose your challenge!
Skydives
When: Saturday 5 October 2024
Registration fee: £37.50
Your fundraising target: £395*
Take advantage of a half price reg fee of just £37.50 if you book to jump on our National Skydiving Day Saturday 5 October 2024
Ready for an extreme adrenaline rush? Take the leap from thousands of feet above ground and experience the heart-pounding sensation as you plummet towards the earth.
Join #TeamCarers for an unforgettable skydiving experience and make a real difference to the lives of carers across the UK.
Sign up and raise £395* to cover the cost of your jump and fundraise for Carers UK.
*All airfields except those in Ireland, Scotland, and Maidstone where the target is £450.
Our tandem skydives are in partnership with Skyline Events giving you multiple venues across the country to choose from find your nearest.
Spaces are limited so don’t miss out!
Can’t make it on 5 October 2024? Choose your own date!*
*Registration fee is £72.50 to book for a date of your choosing.
Once you’ve registered, our fundraising team will be in touch.
We can send you:
- A link to set up your online fundraising page
- A Skydive Information Pack with top tips on how to reach your target
- Sponsorship forms, a collection box, and posters to help support your fundraising
- Your very own Carers UK t-shirt once you raise £50
Essential information
- Skydives are in tandem meaning you will be attached to an instructor throughout
- Your sponsorship target must be met in full at least own week before your jump or you may be required to pay for your skydive on the day
- Minimum age is 16 years, if you are under 18 years old you will need permission from a parent or guardian
- Weight limits vary between airfields, click here and click on a location to see details of weight limits at each airfield
- A signed medical self-declaration Form 115A must be taken to the airfield on the day of your jump. If you have any of the medical conditions listed on Form 115A, then you must get Form 115B signed by a doctor
- Bad weather may affect your jump, the airfield may need to rearrange your skydive to another date if bad weather is forecast
- Your deposit is non-refundable. You have until 4 weeks before your jump to reschedule for free. If you need to cancel, please contact myskydive@skylineevents.co.uk
- If you cancel or reschedule within four weeks of your jump there is a £50 cancellation fee.
If you cancel or reschedule within seven working days of your jump there is a £100 cancellation fee.
Wing walks
When: Various dates available
Registration fee: £50
Your fundraising target: £1,000
Join #TeamCarers to complete this unique challenge and an exhilarating experience like no other! Stand on the wings of a biplane as it soars through the sky. Securely harnessed in, feel the rush of the wind and the incredible sensation of being completely exposed to the elements.
Take in the panoramic views of the landscape below. This is an adventure that pushes the boundaries of what you thought possible and leaving a memory to last a lifetime!
Our wing walks are in partnership with Life Changing Challenges giving you four locations across the UK to choose from.
- Cirencester, Gloucestershire
- Henstridge, Somerset
- Headcorn, Kent
- Wickenby, Lincolnshire
Various dates are available from Spring through to Autumn! Sign up and raise £1,000 which covers the cost of your wing walk and includes fundraising for Carers UK.
Once you’ve registered, our fundraising team will be in touch.
We can send you:
- A link to set up your online fundraising page
- Top tips on how to reach your fundraising target
- Materials to help support your fundraising
- Your very own Carers UK t-shirt once you raise £50.
Essential information
- Minimum age 18 and maximum age 80
- Weight limits can vary depending on airfield please check with your chosen location
- A declaration of fitness to be signed please email fundraising@carersuk.org to find out more on medical criteria
- Wing walk challenge is weather dependent
- 100% of the minimum sponsorship must be raised no later than eight weeks prior to your challenge date.
Bungee jumps
When: Various dates available
Registration fee: £25
Your fundraising target: £250
Are you ready to take the plunge for Carers UK? What better white-knuckle way to support our cause? Every jump raises funds and all-important awareness for unpaid carers across the UK. Your leap of faith will make such a difference to those we support.
Freefall through the air and enjoy not just the surge of excitement but a sense of accomplishment too!
Depending on the location your jump will be from either a fixed structure or crane at around 160ft - all with a view to remember. Partnered with Run For Charity and UK Bungee Jump you have 14 different locations to choose from, see below!
- Bedford - Box End Park
- Belfast - Queens Quay
- Birmingham - Cliff Lakes Waterpark
- Brighton - Marina
- Bristol - The Lloyds Amphitheatre
- Glasgow - Riverside Museum
- Leeds - Harewood House
- London - Battersea Park (West London)
- London - Bloomsbury (Central London)
- Manchester - Salford Quays
- Manchester - Tatton Park
- The Abyss at Magna - Sheffield / Rotherham
- Whitby (Yorkshire) - Bridge Bungee Jump
- Windsor - Bray Lake Watersports
Once you’ve registered, our fundraising team will be in touch.
We can send you:
- A link to set up your online fundraising page
- Top tips on how to reach your fundraising target
- Materials to help support your fundraising
- Your very own Carers UK t-shirt once you raise £50.
Essential information
- You must seek professional medical advice before jumping and sign a non-standard waiver if certain medical conditions apply see here
- Maximum weight limit for a solo jumper is 120kg (18.9 stone)
- Waist harnesses fit waist size of 40cm (15.7 inches) to 125cm (49.2 inches)
- Minimum age is 14 and (14 to 16 year olds require a parent or guardians’ permission and signature)
- Extreme weather conditions may affect this experience, mainly high winds, and thunderstorms. Do check the event information page before your scheduled jump.