Organising an event and fundraising for our charity is a fantastic way to support patients, volunteers, and our staff.

Whether you already know what you want to do or have come to look for some inspiration, our fundraising pack, will help you out with everything you need to know about raising money for your local hospital charity.

We would also love to hear all about your fundraising events, so please do get in touch and let us know what you are up to by emailing: iownt.charity@nhs.net or telephone: 01983 822099 ext. 6274.

Join in an Event

Why not raise funds for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity by signing up to an event:

Santa Dash 2024

15th December 2024 | 2km/5km | 10.30 | Cowes

With friends and family, get into the Christmas spirit and raise funds for your local Hospital. Join in with a general entry or take on a fundraising entry and raise funds. The event is starting from the Royal London Yacht Club and running along the seafront. The event is open to all the family. All paid entries include Santa Suit and medal. Additional refreshments can be bought on registration.

  • General Adult entry (15 plus)- £35
  • Fundraising Adult Entry (15 plus)- £15 plus raise a minimum of £40
  • Youth (9-14) and child (5-8) entry- £7
  • Under 5's FREE

Please read the below Terms and Conditions before registering

Great South Run

October 2025 | 10 mile challenge | Portsmouth

Join the team and taking on the 10 mile challenge on a mainly flat route taking in the sites of Portsmouth including running through the historic dockyards and for the final mile being able to see the Isle of Wight.

Pick a fund or department close to your heart to raise funds for and make a difference for your local Hospital.

Registration: £30 Minimum Sponsorship: £180

Abseil the Spinnaker Tower in 2025

Descend 100m | Portsmouth 

Pick a date between April and October and take on the challenge of the Spinnaker Tower. With great views over the mainland on across to the Isle of Wight, can you take on the challenge and beat the tower?

Registration: £25 | Minimum Sponsorship: £250

Skydive in 2025

10,000 or 15,000ft | Salisbury

Take part in a skydive in aid of Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity and freefall at speeds of about 125mph for the ultimate adrenaline challenge. Choose to skydive at an altitude of 10,000ft or 15,000ft.

Registration £50 | Minimum sponsorship 10,000ft £450 or 15,000ft £550*

*Please note 80% of your fundraising needs to be raised 3 weeks before your jump

We cannot guarantee the weather, they will only jump if it is safe to do so, on occasion you may need to make multiple visits to get into the air

Summer Raffle Results

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Summer Raffle. The raffle has raised over £1,000 to support your local Hospital. All winners have been notified. Keep an eye on the website as later in the year we will be back with our Christmas Raffle.

Thank you for all your support.