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If a skydive has always been on your bucket list, sign up with Breakthrough T1D and help us leap towards a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Where you complete your skydive is up to you. There are over 20 participating airfields across the UK, with many open seven days a week.
All jumps are accompanied by experienced instructors who will be there to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you have the best experience possible and make memories to last a lifetime.
Pay an initial deposit of £70 to secure your booking.
You’ll then be asked to raise a minimum of £395* in sponsorship for Breakthrough T1D.
*sponsorship amount may differ slightly depending on which airfield you choose.
Breakthrough T1D partner with Skyline for all our charity skydives. Skyline has over 30 years of experience and has seen more than 200,000 successful jumps, raising in excess of £150 million for good causes.
Skyline will handle your booking and ensure your jump goes without a hitch. Read the Skyline FAQs.
If you have any questions about your skydive, please get in touch with our friendly Events Team on events@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
Join Team Breakthrough T1D for your tandem skydive!
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other events:
Take on 10,000 steps a day for 40 days to represent the 400,000 people in the UK living with T1D.
This marathon takes you through all five of the city’s boroughs, finishing in Central Park.
Kick off your 2026 with this fun challenge for the whole family, take in the amazing sites of London.
Join 2,000 other challengers on a route taking in the sites of historic Bath and surrounding countryside.
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