Spinnaker Tower Abseil Challenge

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Spinnaker Tower Abseil Challenge

Abseil This Iconic Solent Landmark 100 Metres Above Sea Level and Together Let's End Homelessness!

By Alabaré Christian Care & Support

Date and time

Sat, 4 Sep 2021 08:00 - Sun, 5 Sep 2021 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Spinnaker Tower

Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth PO1 3TT United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

About this event

ONLY 2 SATURDAY SPACES AVAILABLE!

Alabaré's Homes for Veterans Spinnaker Tower Challenge is a fantastic personal challenge and an amazing adrenalin rush. Take on a 100-metre abseil down the side of Portsmouth’s iconic landmark while taking in the incredible views.

We are running this event over a weekend so that you have a choice either a Saturday or Sunday to join us. Are you brave enough?

All participants will be raising vital funds for Alabaré's Homes for Veterans work with homeless and vulnerable people.

All those aged under 14 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Abseil Event:

Experience an amazing adrenaline rush and take on a 100-metre descent down the side of Portsmouth’s iconic landmark, Spinnaker Tower. With unmissable views across Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent and the Isle of Wight, there is no better way to experience life on the edge!

You can choose to abseil on Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th September 2021. The day will run from 8.30 am until 6 pm. Individuals will be given a time slot of 90 minutes which will start at 8.30 am and continue through to 4.30 pm.

Sign-ups will receive an event pack and will receive a Homes for Veterans t-shirt to wear on the day and then take home.

Participants who are abseiling must be aged 14 years or over.

Participants who are taking part in the abseil pledge to raise a minimum of £200 for Homes for Veterans.

Event, Media and Sponsorship Enquiries:

fundraising@alabare.co.uk / 01722 346548

Why Support Us? 

976 homeless people died across the four nations last year. By taking part in The Spinnaker Challenge and fundraising for Alabaré and Homes for Veterans (H4V) will be making a difference to the lives of others. Homes for Veterans is part of Alabaré specifically designed to support those leaving any of the services - military, airforce or navy, who then struggle to adapt back into civilian life.

Homes for Veterans provides homes in key areas such as Portsmouth and Gosport, Plymouth and North and South Wales. In a typical year, we provide homes and support to over 300 vulnerable Veterans across the service. H4V helps transform their lives, through the provision of accommodation and helps them gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to live a fulfilled life. Veterans, in particular, can struggle due to depression, PTSD, ill health, unemployment or relationship breakdown which can lead to homeless issues where H4V can help especially post the pandemic. Learn more about the charity here www.alabare.co.uk/veterans

Let's end homelessness!

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At Alabaré we support people to overcome the barriers of homelessness, mental ill-health and learning disabilities in order to have a home, health, choice and independence.

We have almost 400 beds with homes and services across England and in Wales: providing accommodation, support, advice and training.  We support those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, vulnerable women, young people, Armed Forces Veterans and adults with a learning disability or mental ill-health.

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