A group of fearless colleagues have raised £5,110 for the NSPCC. The team from Platform Housing Group swapped solid ground for the skies earlier this month to raise vital funds for the organisation’s corporate charity partner for 2025/26.
The eight colleagues jumped from Brackley Airfield in Northamptonshire as part of a charity skydive, cheered on by family, friends and fellow Platform colleagues.
The daring challenge follows the success of last year’s skydive in aid of Dementia UK, becoming one of Platform’s most popular fundraising activities. Each participant had a target of £395, but their combined efforts exceeded expectations, with every penny raised going towards the NSPCC’s vital work protecting children and supporting families across the UK.
Chris Pinson-Bradley, community engagement manager at Platform Housing Group and organiser of the event, said: “It’s not every day you decide to jump out of a plane but knowing we have raised more than £5000 for the NSPCC made it absolutely worthwhile.
“The support from colleagues, family, friends and our wider community has been overwhelming. I’m so proud of everyone who took part, it really shows the power of teamwork when it’s for a cause we all care deeply about. ”
Those taking part were 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.
Anita Hill, corporate partnerships manager at the NSPCC, said: “We are thrilled with the incredible effort from colleagues at Platform Housing Group and so grateful for the £5,110 raised through their skydive.
“This generous support helps us continue our mission to keep children safe, provide essential services like Childline and be there for families when they need us most. Platform’s commitment is truly inspiring.”
The challenge is just one of the many fundraising activities colleagues are taking on for the NSPCC.
There is still time to donate; please visit the fundraising page at Platform Housing Group – fundraising for NSPCC (2025-26) is fundraising for NSPCC
