Are you ready to do something unforgettable?

Take the Leap: Skydive for Lighthouse Charity  🪂

Are you ready to do something unforgettable – for yourself and for others?  
Join Lighthouse, Northern Ireland’s suicide prevention and mental health charity, for the ultimate fundraising challenge: a charity skydive.

Whether you go with friends, bring your family to cheer you on, or take on the challenge solo, you’ll be making a powerful difference to people’s lives while having an incredible once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience.

Why Skydive for Lighthouse?

Lighthouse is a Northern Ireland–based charity dedicated to:

- Supporting people struggling with their mental health  
- Offering help to those affected by suicide  
- Providing counselling, crisis support and hope to individuals and families

By choosing to skydive for Lighthouse, you help:

- Fund vital counselling and support services  
- Raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention  
- Show others that it’s okay to talk and ask for help

Every jump, every donation, and every share on social media helps Lighthouse continue its life‑saving work across Northern Ireland.

Choose Your Own Skydive Date

Life is busy – so we’ve kept it flexible for you.

When you sign up to skydive for Lighthouse, you can:

- Choose a date that suits you – weekdays or weekends (subject to availability with the Skydive Ireland centre)  
- Plan ahead – pick a date that gives you time to fundraise and build excitement  
- Match it to a special occasion – a birthday, anniversary, in memory of a loved one, or simply “just because”

This is your challenge, your day, and your chance to do something truly meaningful.

Come Skydive With Friends, Family & Work Colleagues

Turn it into an unforgettable group challenge:

- Get a group of friends together  
- Wear matching t‑shirts or costumes  
- Support each other through the nerves and celebrate together after landing  

It’s bonding, it’s brave, and it’s brilliant fun.

Skydive with Family

Make memories that will last forever:

- Take on the jump with siblings, parents, or grown‑up children  
- Dedicate your skydive to someone close to your heart  
- Involve the whole family in fundraising and cheering you on

It’s a powerful way to stand together for mental health.

- Challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zone  
- Mark a personal milestone in your life  
- Show others that one person can make a big impact

You’ll still be part of a wider team of Lighthouse supporters on the day – and you’ll never truly be on your own.

An Amazing Experience With a Big Impact

A charity skydive is more than just a thrill. It’s:

- An adrenaline rush – freefall from up to 10,000–15,000 feet (depending on the jump provider)  
- A stunning view of Northern Ireland – experience the landscape like never before  
- A personal challenge – face your fears and discover what you’re capable of  
- A powerful statement for mental health – show that you stand with those who are struggling

At the same time, the money you raise helps Lighthouse to:

- Provide emotional and practical support to those affected by suicide  
- Offer counselling and crisis intervention  
- Deliver awareness, education and prevention programmes in local communities

Your jump could help save a life.

 How Your Fundraising Helps

Every penny raised through your skydive can help Lighthouse:

- Help people in crisis  
- Provide counselling sessions to individuals and families in Northern Ireland  
- Run support groups for those bereaved by suicide  
- Deliver vital mental health and suicide awareness training workshops

By asking friends, family, colleagues and your community to sponsor you, you’re turning an amazing day out into real, practical support for people who need it most.

What to Expect on the Day

On the day of your skydive, you’ll :

1. Arrive at the airfield and check in with your charity skydive team.  
2. Meet your instructors and receive a full safety briefing.  
3. Get kitted out in a jumpsuit and harness.  
4. Take off in the plane – the nerves and excitement really begin here!  
5. Jump in tandem with a fully qualified instructor.  
6. Freefall at incredible speed before the parachute opens.  
7. Glide back to earth, enjoying the views and soaking up the moment.  
8. Celebrate your achievement with photos, videos hugs and plenty of smiles.

Throughout it all, you’ll be supported, guided and cheered on – by the skydive team, by Lighthouse, and by your supporters.

 Is a Charity Skydive Right for Me?

A skydive might be perfect for you if:

- You want to do something big and brave for charity  
- You’re passionate about mental health and suicide prevention  
- You’re looking for a new challenge or a fresh start  
- You want a story you’ll be proud to tell for the rest of your life

Most charity skydives are tandem jumps, meaning:

- You’re securely harnessed to an experienced instructor  
- They handle the technical side – from exit to landing  
- You just need to listen, follow instructions and enjoy the experience

There will usually be some weight and health guidelines set by the skydive provider, but these are there to keep everyone safe.

 How to Sign Up for a Lighthouse Charity Skydive

Taking place at Skydive Ireland, Movenis Airfield Garvagh, participants will have the opportunity to witness some amazing views of Ireland's picturesque North Coast, Donegal and Scotland whilst enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

  • It's only ÂŁ99 to register which is payable to Skydive Ireland. 
  • We ask that each participant raises a minimum suggested sponsorship of ÂŁ500.
  • To register, simply click here with skydive Ireland.
  • Once you have registered, a member of Skydive Ireland will send you further information regarding your jump. 
  • Set up an online fundraising page here and share on your social media platforms where friends and family can donate to your jump.

For more information, please email Erin


Remember: you’re not just jumping out of a plane – you’re standing up for mental health and showing others that they’re not alone.