Ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush?

This year, The Big Jump is more than just a skydive. It’s a powerful way to honour someone special and celebrate their memory while raising vital funds for your local NHS charity. 

Our Skydive Day is your chance to experience the thrill of freefall while making a real difference.

Picture sitting at the open door of the plane, heart racing, knowing you’re about jump from 13,000 feet, reaching speeds of up to 120mph, doing something brave and meaningful in their honour. Knowing every pound you raise helps Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity be there for your friends and family when they need us most.

We’re calling on thrill-seekers, teams and passionate fundraisers to join us for this unforgettable shared experience. On Saturday 20 June 2026, you’ll skydive side by side with like-minded supporters, united by a desire to do something extraordinary for causes close to your heart.

You’ll complete a tandem skydive, securely attached to a highly experienced professional instructor, leaving you free to soak up the adrenaline, enjoy the views and focus on the impact your fundraising will make.

Whether you’re remembering a loved one, marking an anniversary, or simply wanting to give back in their name, this is your moment to do something extraordinary for them.

What happens on the day?

It’s simple and you’ll be supported every step of the way:

Register at the UK Parachuting Office

Take part in a 20-minute training session, covering:

How the parachute equipment works

How you’ll be attached to your instructor

What to expect during the flight, exit, freefall and landing

Get kitted up with goggles and harness

Board the plane with your instructor

Climb to 13,000 feet

Step to the door… and take The Big Jump!

Enjoy freefall down to around 5,000 feet, then glide back to earth under canopy as you take in the views

So, are you ready to take the leap?

We would love for your fundraising to support our Time Garden Appeal, helping us build a calm and peaceful space for end-of-life patients and their loved ones, for when time truly matters. Alternatively you can choose to fundraise for one of our current appeals: Butterfly Appeal, Cancer Wellbeing, Radiotherapy Fund, Staff Wellbeing or for the ward or department within our services closest to your heart. Just let us know your preference when you set up your JustGiving page.

Register today and take on The Big Jump!

Event details

Date: Saturday 20 June 2026 (If you’re unable to take part on this date, you can still support the charity by choosing a skydive date later in the year. Find out more.)

Location: Beccles

Time: Pick a time slot from 8.30am

Jump height: Up to 13,000 feet

Freefall speed: Up to 120mph

Experience: Tandem skydive with a fully qualified instructor

Minimum age: 16 years (no upper age limit)

Medical: A self-declaration medical certificate is required (if you have any concerns about your fitness, please speak to your doctor)

Weight limit: Men - Up to 15 stone 8lbs (100kg) Women - Up to 15 stone 6lbs (99kg) Maximum permitted BMI - 39.9

Entry Fee: £50 deposit on registration. If you raise £400 or more, we’ll cover the remaining cost of your jump for you. If you do not reach your sponsorship target of £400 within 14 days of your jump you will be required to settle the remaining £190 with UK Parachuting.

Includes: Hospital Hero T-Shirt, training and safety equipment

Fundraising target: We would love for you to raise as much as possible, however the minimum fundraising target is £400 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity.

Your fundraising makes a vital difference to health and healing.

£20 could help fund the purchase of new plants and flowers, adding colour, scent and life into the garden

£50 could go towards the cost of comfortable outdoor seating, giving families a calm place to sit together in peace.

£100 could help to pay for accessibility features and garden materials, helping us make the space welcoming and safe

Sign up today, become a Hospital Hero and take on The Big Jump for someone you’ll always carry with you!

Not yet registered? Visit: https://www.colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk/skydive-day