IMPORTANT: Sadly, due to the announcement from Virgin Money Giving that they are closing down from the 30th of November, I have made the tough decision to relocate the page to here on JustGiving, while all donations have already been sent to the charities, it does mean that donations are now not split 50/50, as there are two individual pages, so you do get to decide where to donate but it would much appreciated if you can keep them level! YOU CAN DONATE TO SSAFA HERE: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/BrandonStuddSSAFA

Hi, I'm Brandon Studd, Many of you will most likely know me through different ways. With a strong passion for all things aviation; I am an RAF Cadet, Student Pilot (working towards my PPL) and aviation YouTube content creator as well as a full-time sixth form student. I hope this fundraiser brings all of these communities together for a good cause. My parents and Nan are actively helping me out with the preparation, so thanks to them, first of all!

I've never been on a skydive before so I'm cautiously excited to do it, I thought I would take this opportunity to raise money for some fantastic charities, one local and one national.

My local charity is St Nicholas Hospice. As a local hospice and the hospice's connection to my family, it was only natural to decide to support St Nicholas in this fashion. My late, Great-Uncle was greatly supported by St Nicholas in the final stages of his life after battling with cancer and the aggressive side-effects of his treatment, my loving Nan was also supported by the hospice during the process of losing her brother. The staff and hospice itself are a calming presence for many in West Suffolk and beyond.

My national charity is SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity, with many close military ties in my family and beyond it felt right to support SSAFA. It is a sad truth that veterans lack the support they need after fighting for our country SSAFA set to change this. Helping servicemen and servicewomen back onto 'civvy street' and supporting their families in times of need. Every donation really does make a difference.

Additional Information:

Thanks to all the previous Virgin Money Giving Donators! Here they are!

Anonymous
 - Love nanny xx
 -£100.00
 - 24-Aug-2021

Sky
 - Keep up the good work. If ever in Dallas, TX, contact me.
 -£15.00
 - 20-Aug-2021

Trevor Olsen
 - Hey Brandon! I think what you're doing is super awesome! Keep up the great work, and I'm glad you're spreading so much greatness! -Trevor "Captain Bob"
 -£42.84
 -18-Aug-2021

Mum and Dad x
 - Proud of you baby boy xx
 -£100.00
 - plus £25.00 Gift Aid
 18-Aug-2021

Marcus Coull
 -Good charities to support young fella.You are becoming a very mature young man.Happy to help you here.cursecat111 on YouTube.
 -£31.00
 -17-Aug-2021

Anonymous- £30.00
 -17-Aug-2021

Anonymous
 -Good luck with the skydive. (Bouki Malice)
 -£30.00
 -17-Aug-2021

Michelle
 -So proud of you brandon Keep it up love you Love auntie shell Xxx
 -£10.00
 -plus £2.50 Gift Aid
 - 17-Aug-2021

HugoYT
 -Money For The People Really Need It And Deserve it the most! Love what you're doing!
 -£13.31
 - plus £3.33 Gift Aid
 - 16-Aug-2021

Wendy Ainsley
 -£5.00-16-Aug-2021

Ian Ainsley
 -£5.00
16-Aug-2021

Alex Stephenson
 - £15.00
 - 16-Aug-2021

Anonymous
 - Just a test donation to kick things off! :)
 -£10.00

The date for the skydive is on the 16th of January 2022, understandably, this is not set in stone as weather and external influences may move it to a different date, rest assured, you will be informed of any changes to the schedule.

Charity Skydive Timeline (As of 16th August):

16th August 2021 – 5 Month – Initial Page Launch

16th September 2021 – 4 Month – Monthly Update

16th October 2021 – 3 Month – Monthly Update

16th November 2021 – 2 Month – Monthly Update

16th December 2021 – 1 Month Countdown – Christmas Update

9th January 2021 – Final Week Update

16th January – BOOKED SKYDIVE DATE (Date change is possible due to weather ect)

Thanks in advance - Brandon Studd