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Take the leap and make a difference

Looking for an unforgettable way to challenge yourself and raise money for Royal Voluntary Service?

Take to the skies with a tandem skydive and experience the incredible thrill of free-falling from 10,000 feet at speeds of over 100mph.

Choose a date and location that works for you, bring your friends, family or colleagues along, and take on a challenge you'll remember forever – all while raising vital funds to support people and communities across Britain.

Date: Year round, choose a date that suits you!

Location: Multiple locations across the UK

Jump height: 10,000 feet

Registration: £75

Fundraising target: £395

Event partner: Skyline

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Why take on a skydive?

A skydive is the ultimate way to step outside your comfort zone.

Whether you're ticking something off your bucket list, celebrating a milestone, overcoming a fear or simply looking for an exciting new challenge, there's no better feeling than taking that first leap.

You'll climb to 10,000 feet before making the jump and experiencing the incredible rush of freefall. Once your parachute opens, you'll have the chance to take in the views as you gently glide back towards the ground.

And while you're enjoying the adventure, you'll also be helping Royal Voluntary Service make a difference to people across Britain.

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Why fundraise for Royal Voluntary Service?

Every day, Royal Voluntary Service volunteers help people feel connected, supported and valued. Your fundraising helps us continue our work supporting people in hospitals and communities across Britain. By taking on a skydive, you could help support services that:

Help people stay connected and reduce loneliness

Support people getting to hospital visits

Help people maintain their independence

Bring communities together

Provide practical support to people when they need it most

Provide activity and support groups for people living with dementia

Help people stay connected and reduce loneliness

Support people getting to hospital visits

Help people maintain their independence

Bring communities together

Provide practical support to people when they need it most

Provide activity and support groups for people living with dementia

Your skydive experience

Choose your challenge

Once you've registered, choose a suitable date and location for your skydive. You can take part on your own or encourage friends, family and colleagues to join you.

Get ready to jump

On the day, you'll meet your experienced tandem instructor and receive a full safety briefing before heading up into the sky.

Take the leap

Climb to 10,000 feet, take a deep breath and make the jump. Experience the thrill of freefalling at over 100mph before your parachute opens and you enjoy a spectacular descent back to earth.

Celebrate your achievement

Once you've landed, take a moment to celebrate what you've achieved – and the difference your fundraising will make to the people supported by Royal Voluntary Service.

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Whats included?

When you take on a skydive for Royal Voluntary Service, you'll receive:

  • A professionally organised tandem skydive
  • An experienced tandem instructor
  • A full safety briefing before your jump
  • A choice of available UK skydive locations
  • Royal Voluntary Service fundraising support
  • A fundraising pack with ideas and resources
  • Support and encouragement throughout your fundraising journey.
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What your fundraising could achieve

£200

A month's worth of refreshments for a community centre activity group, helping bring people together over a warm meal.

£400

A community day out for around 16 people, providing companionship, conversation and a chance to get out and about.

£700

Equipment, activities and resources for our clubs & centres, helping to create welcoming spaces where people can connect and thrive.

Fundraising support

You don't have to be an experienced fundraiser to take on a challenge.

Once you register, we'll be here to help you get started and support you throughout your fundraising journey.

You'll have access to:

  • Fundraising ideas and inspiration
  • Tips for reaching your fundraising target
  • A Royal Voluntary Service fundraising pack
  • Resources to share with friends, family and colleagues
  • Support with setting up your online fundraising page
  • Encouragement from our fundraising team

From your first fundraising idea to the moment you land, we're here to support you.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I skydive?

Discover all of Skyline’s locations across the United Kingdom. For more details about their skydives and parachute jumps, check out Skyline’s FAQs. 

How much do I need to fundraise?

To take on a charity skydive, you’ll need to pay a £70 registration fee and raise at least £395 in sponsorship. Our team is  available to offer advice on meeting your target, and support you with your fundraising every step of the way.  

Can we take part as a group?

Absolutely! The more, the merrier. Once you have your location and date, sign up everyone else with Skyline. Then, let both Skyline and us know how many people are in your team. You can create a JustGiving page as a group or individually. 

What are the weight limits?

For tandem parachute jumps, the weight limit is typically around 15 stone but some airfields may have higher or lower limits. You can find the specific weight limits for each airfield in the FAQs. 

Are there any medical restrictions?

The British Parachute Association (BPA) requires all participants to complete a medical form and bring this with them on the day of the jump. If you have any of the medical conditions listed on Form 115A, you’ll need to get Form 115B signed by a doctor. If you don’t have any of the listed conditions, you can self-sign Form 115A. If you have any questions about the forms, the Skyline team is available to help at 0207 424 5522 or via email at myskydive@skylineevents.co.uk. 

About Skyline

Royal Voluntary Service works in partnership with Skyline, one of the UK's leading charity skydive organisers. Their experienced instructors and professional event team ensure you can enjoy a safe, unforgettable experience while raising money for an important cause.

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Ready to take the leap?

Take on a challenge you'll never forget.

Choose your date, pick your location and get ready to experience the incredible thrill of a tandem skydive – all while raising money to help Royal Voluntary Service support people and communities across Britain.

Challenge yourself. Raise money. Take the leap.

Register today and start your fundraising journey

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We're here to help 

If you have any questions about our fundraising events please contact our dedicated team by calling us on 0800 731 9197 or contact us by email. 

Email our fundraising team