Skydive

Celebrate 50 years of Dorothy House – 15,000 feet up. One unforgettable leap to honour five decades of care.

On Saturday 2 May 2026, the day after Dorothy House turns fifty, we’re inviting supporters to take on something extraordinary: a 15,000-ft tandem skydive with GoSkydive at Old Sarum. It’s a chance to mark a milestone year in a genuinely memorable way.

Skydive Challenge & Fundraising Targets

Taking part in the skydive means committing to raise funds for Dorothy House. This event supports specialist hospice care for patients and their families across our community.

Your final skydive experience – including whether media is included – is linked to the total you raise by the fundraising deadline. The higher the target reached, the more media is included.

Fundraising targets

£600 – Standard Skydive
A tandem skydive (no media included)

£750 – Handcam Skydive
A tandem skydive including instructor hand-cam video

£900 – Freefall Photographer Skydive
A tandem skydive including professional photography and video captured by a second diver

£1,100 – Ultimate Skydive Experience
A tandem skydive with full media coverage (hand-cam video and freefall photographer)

How the fundraising works

A few important points to be aware of:

Targets are based on donations received, not targets, pledges or anticipated totals

The relevant target must be reached by the fundraising deadline

If a target is not met, the participant automatically defaults to the level below

No refunds or partial refunds apply if a target is not reached

All funds raised are retained by Dorothy House Hospice Care

Registration

To secure your place, you’ll need to complete two steps:

Step 1 – Register through Enthuse
Set up your fundraising page and begin raising sponsorship.

Step 2 – Finalise your booking with GoSkydive
Once booking is confirmed you will be sent a link by email to pay your £50 non-refundable deposit, complete the health questionnaire and confirm your booking details:

Your place is only confirmed once both steps are completed.

Registration fee

A £50 non-refundable deposit is required for all participants. It’s paid directly to GoSkydive and does not count towards your fundraising total.

Why take part

Every moment you spend in free-fall helps support patients and families who rely on hospice care. Your courage in the sky directly supports comfort, dignity and care on the ground.

What you can expect

A few highlights from the day:

A 15,000-ft jump – the highest skydive altitude available in the UK

Up to 60 seconds of freefall at around 125mph

Striking views of Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury Cathedral and, if the weather is kind, even a glimpse of Stonehenge

An adrenaline rush and a story you’ll replay for years

A few facts

15,000ft is close to three miles above ground

Freefall time is roughly double that of a 10,000-ft jump

Old Sarum is the oldest operational airfield in Britain, opened in 1917

Places are limited, and we expect this anniversary event to fill quickly.

Raising vital funds for Dorothy House

Sign up now to raise vital funds for Dorothy House. Every pound raised means we can continue to deliver personalised care to patients and their families right across our patch.

Once you’re signed up and ready to fundraise for the Hospice, you’ll get dedicated fundraising support and we’ll provide you with a Dorothy House tech t-shirt or vest for you to wear during the event.

Did you know, £218 could fund a compassionate, skilled and experienced Hospice at Home Carer to provide care overnight, enabling a patient to stay at home at the end of their life. Find out more about how your money helps fund care here.