Skydiving
Skydive for Refuge!
Skydive for free and raise funds for Refuge
Are you ready to take up the experience of a lifetime whilst raising much-needed funds for Refuge?
Refuge are delighted to offer supporters the chance to take part in a sponsored parachute jump, allowing you to take to the skies and experience the freedom and thrill of freefalling at speeds of over 120mph and heights reaching 15,000ft.
There are three types of jump to choose from:
- Tandem skydive – strapped to a professional, you jump from up to 10,000 ft and experience freefall at speeds of up to 120mph! No experience required – the training and jump are completed on the same day.
- Solo ‘Static line’ jump – descend on your own from 3,000 ft! You’ll have a day’s training then jump the following day, after which you will be awarded an official British Parachute Association certificate to prove that you have completed a static line training course and parachute jump – your first step to becoming a fully qualified skydiver!
- Accelerated free fall – you will train for a skydive from up to 15,000ft, jumping with two professional accelerated freefall instructors by your side. You’ll exit the aircraft by yourself and, after completing some in-air manoeuvres, pull your own parachute to float gently to the ground….all while raising funds for Refuge.
There are over 24 approved Skydiving centres around the country, so wherever you are there is bound to be an airfield near you.
All you need do is raise the minimum sponsorship required (from £395, depending on the type of jump you choose), and the jump won’t cost you a penny!
Refuge acts as a safety net for the thousands of women and children who are living with or fleeing from the terrifying shadow of domestic violence. By taking part in a sponsored parachute jump, you can lend your support to our cause, and take a stance against domestic violence. Your jump will help to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the devastating effect it wreaks on the lives of 1 woman in 4, and every penny you raise will contribute to rebuilding lives shattered by violence, giving vulnerable women and children hope for the future
Your parachute will act as your safety net-
help us act as theirs.
Email us today for your free information pack or call 0207 395 77213.
Ready to sign up? You can book online today.
News from the Skies…
Accelerated Free-Fall marks 40th Birthday
Congratulations to Gavin Helmer, who has so far raised nearly £8,000 for Refuge by, in his own words, ‘throwing himself out of an aeroplane with a view to attempting to land safely on terra firma with the aid of some silk and cord’.
Gavin decided to celebrate his 40th Birthday by doing a Skydive for Refuge, a challenging but fun way to remember an important milestone. Gavin, who took part in the jump in September 2009, said, ‘I have donated to Refuge in the past; this is a charity which provides support to victims of domestic abuse. It is difficult to understand the pain and suffering that must be endured by women and children living in violent circumstances, and I have the greatest admiration for the work that Refuge does to provide support in these situations.’
Gavin proved that life really does begin at 40- he described jumping from the plane at 12,000 feet as ‘easy’, and is considering doing another jump in the future. Commenting that ‘it is genuinely good fun, and I would recommend it to any of you without hesitation’, Gavin has shown that one person can make an extraordinary difference to the lives of the women and children that Refuge helps to support.
Gavin raised an incredible amount of money, and he kindly suggested to fund his own jump, so that the money given by his sponsors went straight to charity. We wish to extend our deepest thanks to him for the money raised and the excellent work he has done to raise awareness of Refuge and its aims.
Thank you to all of our skydivers for showing such strong commitment and support.
If you have completed a Skydive for Refuge we welcome your photos or comments- please email us by clicking here. We’d LOVE to hear from you!
