Our colleagues are taking to the skies for NSPCC
A group of our fearless colleagues are set to swap solid ground for the clouds next month, all in the name of charity.
On Friday 5 September, eight of our colleagues will be jumping from Brackley Airfield in Northamptonshire as part of a daring charity skydive to raise vital funds for the NSPCC, our corporate charity partner for 2025/26.
The team has already raised £2650 ahead of the big day; each colleague has a target of £395, with all monies going directly to support the NSPCC’s work protecting children and supporting families across the UK.
Last year, our colleagues raised thousands through a similar skydive for Dementia UK – our corporate charity for 2024/25 - with the event proving to be one of our most popular fundraising challenges.
Chris Pinson-Bradley, our Community Engagement Manager and the organiser of the event said: “It’s not every day you decide to jump out of a plane, but knowing it’s for such an important cause makes it all worthwhile. We’ve had such brilliant support from colleagues, family and friends and we can’t wait for the big day.”
Those taking part are organiser Chris Pinson-Bradley, Community Engagement Manager; Ashley McAllister, Customer Experience Advisor; Bryan Richert, Home Ownership Officer; Gill Murphy, Retirement Housing Officer; Heidi Bumphrey, Supported Living Service Manager; Jodie Downton, Supported Living Operations Manager; Karen Gammon, Rent Officer and Lindsey Norris, External Contracts Delivery Coordinator.
This challenge is just one of the many fundraising activities colleagues are taking on for the NSPCC, which was announced as our corporate charity of the year in April. Our partnership with the charity reflects our wider commitment to social responsibility and community impact. Every £4 raised could help answer a child’s call or message for help to Childline; £5 could help pay for a practitioner to answer a call to the NSPCC helpline.
Our colleagues have a proud history of taking fundraising to the next level cycling hundreds of miles, running marathons, hosting craft sales and stepping up to challenges of all kinds in their own time.
The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) has been fighting for every childhood and to prevent child abuse since 1884. Their mission is to protect children, prevent abuse, and support those who need it most. Platform Housing Group is proud to stand alongside them in their vital work.
Our volunteer Fundraising Committee — made up of passionate colleagues — is at the forefront of organising and supporting fundraising efforts throughout the year.
To support our team and donate, please visit the fundraising page at Platform Housing Group - fundraising for NSPCC (2025-26) is fundraising for NSPCC
Photo caption : Platform colleagues will take to the skies for the NSPCC next month