Charity Jumps
Fundraise for your local charity by doing a tandem jump. Charity Tandem Skydiving not only provides the experience of a lifetime, but is an exciting way to raise money for a good cause at the same time. Many people have raised thousands of euros and pounds for charities over the years. We can help by offering advice and the necessary forms to enable you to collect the funds.
How much does it cost?
Absolutely nothing!
All it takes it a bit of time and effort to collect enough sponsorship and you can skydive for free. Some of the money that you raise will go to the charity and some of the money will go towards paying for the tandem skydive.
We ask that you raise at least double the cost of the jump.
Can I Fundraise for my own Charity?
Absolutely yes. We have links with some charities in the UK, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol, however, we understand that some customers have their own causes which are close to their heart. Simply notify us of the name and registered charity number of your chosen charity when you book.
HOW TO CHOOSE A DATE FOR THE JUMP
When booking a date, it is best to choose a date approximately four months in advance, meaning three months for promotion/advertising and collecting the deposits which need to be paid one month prior to the event as it is likely to be a group booking.
The reason we need the details and deposits one month before the event date is because we are holding that date for your group and will not be taking other customers’ bookings.
We require groups to arrive early and promptly on the day of the jump, this is due to the amount of paperwork, checking-in and briefing that is necessary for a whole group.
There is, of course, the option to come to Seville the night before and stay in some recommended accommodation.
TIPS FOR COLLECTING SPONSORSHIP MONEY
For those who have not participated in charity events before, we would recommend that you read the following list of tips.
- Invest some money in a prize and hold a raffle / competition at work and put the proceeds towards your sponsorship amount.
- Always carry a pen and sponsorship form with you, even if you are not expecting to find a person who might agree to sponsor you.
- Give sponsorship forms to friends, family, workplaces and get them out raising sponsor money on your behalf. You can even ask them to set a target to raise a set figure each.
- Ask your employers to match your sponsorship euro for euro / pound for pound, that way you raise twice the amount and your employers can get some brilliant publicity.
- Invite other people to come and do a parachute jump with you. Having your small team jump with you adds a lot to moral support and the impact against your charity.
- Decide a definite date when you plan to jump. People giving money to a charity want to know when the happy event will be and it shows them you have actions behind your convictions.
- Get your closest friends/manager to sponsor you the highest amounts. This helps to set an example as to the level of sponsorship you are trying to attract.
- Understand the jump before you start collecting. This helps to paint a picture to potential sponsors of what you will actually achieve. You can take a print out of our information web page on Tandem parachuting.
- Contact your local press, using our PR tips. People who know you or know of you may get in touch and support you.
- Do you belong to any clubs or groups? Have a chat with some of your fellow members and see what ideas you can come up with together.
- Visit the website of your chosen charity and get some facts on who you are supporting. Present the case of the charity to your prospective sponsors with quotes such as … “your money will go towards xxxx”
- If you are self-employed, your clients might respond to a respectful letter asking them to support you.
Is the tandem skydive really for free?
It may seem to you that your charity tandem skydive is free. In fact, it is being paid for by the people you approach for sponsorship. It is important to recognise this when requesting funds from them as the last thing they want to perceive is that you are extracting money for your own ends.