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St Basils’ Challenges

On this page you will find all of St Basils’ Challenges, which you can take part in all year-round. If you would like to take on any of the challenges or have a challenge of your own, please fill out the form below and a member of the team will be in touch!

Charity Parachute Jump

Challenge yourself to parachute from over 10,000, traveling at 120mph with a 30 second free fall. You can choose between a Tandem or a Solo jump and both require different amounts of training which you’ll receive on the day.

For more information and to book your place(s) go to www.skylineparachuting.co.uk

Your brave jump will help many vulnerable young homeless people regain control of their lives. If you choose to do this challenge in aid of St Basils please fill out the form below so that we can support you with any fundraising advice you may need, and of course a t-shirt.

 

Charity Abseil

Challenge yourself to abseil 127 metres down the worlds highest static abseil rope. Based in Northampton the world renowned National Lift Tower offers you 418 feet of adrenaline rush and a great view as well.

For more information and book your place(s) please go to www.nationalabseilteam.co.uk

Every brave step down this highest of abseils is a step closer to preventing youth homelessness. If you choose to do this challenge in aid of St Basils please please fill out the form below so that we can support you with any fundraising advice you may need, and of course a t-shirt.

 

Fastest Zipline In The WORLD!

Challenge yourself to travel at 100mph along a 1.5 kilometre wire 500 metres high above the famous Penrhyn slate quarry in North Wales. This zip wire (Velocity 2) is the fastest in the world and offers the most spectacular views of Snowdonia whilst flying through the air like a super hero, and if you raise money for our vital work, that’s exactly what you would be!!!

For more information and to book your place(s) please go to www.zipworld.co.uk

Be a super hero and choose to do this challenge in aid of St Basils. Please please fill out the form below so that we can support you with any fundraising advice you may need, and of course a t-shirt.

 

Family 5K & 10K

Looking for a fun challenge for over the holidays? Take part in our virtual Family 5K or 10K and raise vital funds for St Basils!

Bring your family and friends along for the journey and make sure you fill out our Questions & Task Sheet to keep everyone entertained throughout the challenge. Map out your distance before you head out and if you want to make it more special, why not dress up?!

Remember to make a donation to St Basils after taking part and if you and your family would like to use a sponsorship form to collect funds, please get in touch: fundraising@stbasils.org.uk. Please fill out the form below to let us know your taking part!

 

The St Basils Cycling Challenge

Each night, St Basils accommodates up to 590 young people who have been homeless/at risk of homelessness. To end 2021, we are asking our supporters to take on the St Basils Cycling Challenge – riding 590 Kilometres throughout the month of December.  Can you take on this challenge and support the Young People of St Basils?

Fill out the form below and a member of St Basils fundraising team will be in touch to help you every ‘pedal’ of the way.

For an extra challenge, set your fundraising target to £590.