Fundraising event

Take the Leap for BDA Youth: Skydive Fundraiser 2026

British Deaf Association 1 min read

Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters are taking to the skies to raise funds for Deaf young people across the UK. Your donation will help create more opportunities for Deaf young people to connect, grow, lead and have their voices heard.

On Saturday 5 September 2026, members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters will take part in a fundraising skydive at Salisbury Skydive Centre.

Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters taking part in a fundraising skydive

The event will raise funds to help BDA Youth create more opportunities for Deaf young people across the UK.

You can support the campaign by donating through JustGiving or sharing the fundraiser with your friends, family and networks.

Event details

Date: Saturday 5 September 2026
Location: Salisbury Skydive Centre, SP4 6EB

Why we are fundraising

Funds raised through the skydive will help BDA Youth deliver events, camps, leadership opportunities and community projects for Deaf young people.

These opportunities bring Deaf young people together, helping them to:

  • Build confidence.
  • Develop new skills.
  • Make lasting friendships.
  • Celebrate their Deaf identity.
  • Take on leadership roles.
  • Make their voices heard.

NextGen Deaf: Our Turn to Sign!

This fundraiser will help bring BDA Youth’s new strategy, NextGen Deaf: Our Turn to Sign!, to life.

The strategy is focused on creating more opportunities for Deaf young people to connect, grow, lead and help shape the future of the Deaf community.

By supporting the fundraiser, you will be helping the next generation of Deaf young people develop their confidence, skills and leadership.

Support the campaign

Your donation will help BDA Youth create more opportunities for Deaf young people to connect, grow and lead.

You can donate through the campaign’s JustGiving page or help us reach more people by sharing the fundraiser with your friends, family and networks.

Thank you for believing in the next generation of Deaf young people.

Stand with Deaf communities

Your support helps us campaign, influence policy and create a more accessible future for Deaf people.