Southern Hospice Group Skydive Day

Take on the ultimate challenge with us this September - a charity skydive day!

Event details

Registration fee: £70. Non-refundable, paid directly to Skyline

Minimum sponsorship: £450. Covers your jump and helps us continue to support our community

When: Saturday 19th September 2026
End: Saturday 19th September 2026
Activity type: Skydives, South East

Take on a skydive challenge and support local hospice care

Join us at Maidstone Airfield for a 10,000ft tandem skydive and be part of our first Southern Hospice Group Skydive Day. You can choose to support St Barnabas House, or spread your fundraising across our sister hospices Chestnut Tree House and Martlets too.

No experience needed – just a little courage. Every jump and every pound you raise helps ensure local families receive the compassionate care and support they deserve when it matters most.

What's included?

What’s included:
- Full skydive experience (safety briefing, equipment, experienced instructor)
- Pre-event and on the day support from Skyline and our events team
- Hospice t-shirt and fundraising pack
- Landing moment photo - giving you the perfect memento of your big leap.

Are you up for the challenge? Sign up today!

Sign up now on the Skyline website

Make sure you read the participant‑restriction details, T&C’s, and all the small print on the Skyline website beforehand.

Once registered, you can kick‑start your fundraising with a bang on JustGiving! It’s fast, fun, and the easiest way to get your donations rolling. Set up your page in minutes, share it across your socials, and watch the support come in.

Need help?

If you have any questions about this event, our events team are happy to help!

Get in touch at events@chestnut.org.uk or on 01903 323555

Location

Our skydive day is taking place at Maidstone airfield, TN27 9HX

FAQs
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Your minimum sponsorship target covers the £309 jump costs and approximately £141 sponsorship towards the hospice of your choice.

You will be unable to complete your jump, or you will be asked to meet the rest of the payment on the day.

Yes, there is a maximum weight of 18 stone. A surcharge of £10 will apply for every stone over 15st, please call Skyline on 020 7424 5522 to arrange this.

You must complete a medical form before attending the Skydive Day. The British Parachute Association (BPA) insists that all participants bring their medical form with them on the day. Skyline will provide more guidance on this once you have signed up.

For a tandem skydive you must be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 you will need a guardian’s written permission.

As this is out of your (and our!) control, the Skydive will be rescheduled to a future date. The Skyline and UK Parachuting team will inform you if there are changes to your initially scheduled day and alternative arrangements will be made.

Transport to and from the airfield, food, official photos from the plane or on the jump itself, and video footage recorded by the instructors. Videos must be pre-booked and costs can be found on the Skyline website.

Yes! But please note we will not be providing food or water for supporters. We recommend leaving pets at home if it is a hot day.

You will need to drive or use public transport to get to Headcorn Airfield. The nearest train station is Headcorn situated 1.6 miles away.

A fee of £50 will be charged for all cancellations or changes to the skydive if made within two weeks of your original jump date. This fee will increase to £100 for all cancellations or changes made within 7 workdays of the original jump date. If cancelling due to medical reasons, then Skyline may be able to waive the fee if you can provide a note from your doctor.

Have more questions?

Head to the Skyline website for answer to all other FAQs