The Big Jump
Schedule
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
UK Parachuting | Beccles, EN
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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, but you would still like to support the charity, please get in contact with the team)
Location: UK Parachuting, Beccles Airfield, Ellough, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7XD
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 non-refundable 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
View our participant pack and FAQ's here
By registering, you are agreeing to UK Parachuting's terms and conditions and Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity's minimum fundraising target.
Sign up today, become a Hospital Hero and take on The Big Jump for someone you’ll always carry with you!
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