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Jingle Bell Drop

Abseil down the Brighton i360 this Christmas - all for a good Claus!

Event details

Thank you to everyone who’s signed up for this this festive feat and for fundraising for essential hospice care. Our team work 365 days a year, working tirelessly throughout the festive season to make sure people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families have the best Christmas possible.

Quick links to: What to expect | What you’ll get| Where your fundraising goes | Frequently asked questions 

Location: Brighton i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton
When: Friday 24th November 2023
Event type: Abseils
Jingle Bell Drop 2023

What to expect

An experience to check off your Christmas list! End your year on a high and join us on for a nighttime abseil with a festive twist!

• Jingle all the way down the Brighton i360 with views of the twinkling city below.
• Abseil an exhilarating vertical descent of 450ft!
• Festive atmosphere, bring your family to cheer you all the way down

A group of festive Santas outside the Brighton i360

What 'yule' get

When you take part in Jingle Bell Drop, not only will you be getting a unique and exhilarating experience, we'll also supply you with:

• Santa suit: Embrace your inner Santa and dress to impress on the night - we'll supply a Santa suit, but feel free to get creative (elves, Grinches and more are always welcome!)
• Help fundraising: Full fundraising support from our experienced event team, if you need any inspiration or ideas to get you started - get in touch and we can help.
• A festive souvenir: You'll get a special Christmas bauble to take home and hang on your tree this festive season, commemorating your amazing accomplishment.

David at the hospice

How you're helping this Christmas

Every year our hospice staff work around the clock to look after everyone who needs our care - whether that's in people's homes, or in the hospice. When David was admitted to the hospice on Christmas Eve, the entire family were able to gather round his bed and be together. Something that, during his time in hospital, wouldn't have been possible.

“David was transferred to the hospice for palliative care on Christmas Eve, and as soon as we arrived, everyone was so kind." - Danielle, David's wife.

Only 23% of our funding coming from government, which is why every penny you raise in sponsorship for events like Jingle Bell Drop is vital. Thank you.

Full details about the Jingle Bell Drop

You’ll be able to choose between two different payment and fundraising options:

  1. Full fundraising: Pay just £50 today to register and secure your place! Then raise a minimum of £295 that goes directly to hospice care. 
  2. Mixed fundraising: Pay £150 to book your place and then raise a minimum of £195 that goes towards our vital services.

50% of your fundraising is due by 23 November and then you will have until 23 December to raise your final sponsorship, just in time for Christmas. Don’t forget to check our fun, festive, fundraising ideas to get you started!

The Brighton i360 full height is is 531 ft tall! To abseil safely you’ll be just shy of the full height, so for your abseil you’ll be suspended above the city 450ft high (that’s 64 Christmas trees high!)

Travel up the Brighton i360, you could be up to 1.5 hours – plenty of time to take in the amazing views!

The expert Brighton i360 team attach you to a harness and you’ll drop down on a safety line all the way to the seafront. Your exhilarating decent will take approximately 5 minutes and you’ll be guided by experts in the pod and on the ground.

You’ll be met at the bottom by your friends and family, with volunteers cheering you on.

  • Age restrictions: There is a minimum age of 12 for this event. All participants aged 12-17 must be accompanied on the day by a parent or guardian.
  • Weight restrictions: Maximum weight of 125kg
  • Medical considerations: If you have an existing medical condition you must consult your medical practitioner prior to the activity to assess whether you are fit to take part in the event or not.

 

Download the full Frequently Asked Questions document to find out all information about your abseil.

Get in touch with the events team if you have any questions or need any fundraising help!

 

Fundraising help and ideas

Fundraiser on a hike
Help setting up JustGiving
How to get started with JustGiving - tips and guidance so you can start fundraising today!
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Festive fundraising ideas
Loads of ideas to give your fundraising a festive twist. From classics like carolling and baking Christmas treats to unique family-friendly fundraising ideas.
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Volunteer on the night
For anyone who'd like to be involved, but does NOT like the idea of a 450ft drop.
Sign up to volunteer