A group of fearless colleagues from a Midlands social landlord 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, which was announced as Platform’s corporate charity of the year in April. It’s partnership with the charity reflects its 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.
Platform 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.
Platform’s volunteer Fundraising Committee — made up of passionate colleagues — is at the forefront of organising and supporting fundraising efforts throughout the year.
There is still time to donate; please visit the fundraising page at Platform Housing Group – fundraising for NSPCC (2025-26) is fundraising for NSPCC