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Skydive for Happy Days

Campaign by Happy Days UK

On 1st July, our CEO Ellen and her 16-year-old son Ellis will take on a skydive for Happy Days. Pushing far beyond their comfort zone, they are taking the leap to raise vital funds and awareness for people facing crisis and homelessness.

Happy Days supports and empowers people who are homeless or in crisis to live independent and purposeful lives by helping them to access the advice and services they need to bring about sustainable change. We do this by providing a wide range of services including an engagement service which connects people with the specific support they need. We listen to each person individually and create a plan specifically designed to help that person; we gain trust and build real relationships in order to help people. Happy Days meets the growing demands of those struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis by operating a broad range of services that tackle homelessness and food poverty. These include The Winter Shelter, Halifax Community Supermarket and The Community Café at The Gathering Place. For single adults who are homeless, the charity operates supported accommodation and services that are designed to help residents move on and live independently. This may include support to overcome addiction, skills to sustain employment and tenancy and specialist input for mental health and trauma. Our vision is to be a leading and highly valued provider of services to people who are homeless or in crisis.

Story

Taking the Leap for Happy Days!

If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be jumping out of a plane with my 16-year-old son, Ellis, to raise money for Happy Days, I would never have believed them.

My journey with Happy Days started as a volunteer. I wanted to give back to my community and help people facing homelessness and hardship. What I didn’t expect was how much the charity, and the people we support, would impact my life too. Now, Ellis and I are taking on this incredible challenge together to support a cause that means so much to us.

Over the years, I’ve seen the difference compassion and support can make. From providing food and essentials to simply being there for someone during their darkest moments, Happy Days is a lifeline for so many people across Calderdale and beyond.

Today, I’m incredibly proud to serve as CEO of a charity that means so much to me.

Why I’m Doing the Skydive:

Honestly… I’m terrified!

But I wanted to do something completely outside my comfort zone to raise money for a cause I truly believe in. Taking on this challenge alongside Ellis makes it even more meaningful. Not only are we creating a memory that will last a lifetime, but we're also raising vital funds for a charity that supports some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

Every donation will help Happy Days continue providing practical help, support, and hope to those who need it most.

Thank You:

From volunteering with Happy Days to now leading the charity, it’s been an amazing journey. I’ve met some truly inspiring people along the way, and this challenge is for them.

Thank you so much for your support — every donation really will make a difference.

Now… wish us luck! ✈️

Donation summary

Total
£600.00
+ £150.00 Gift Aid
Online
£600.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£600.00
Fundraisers
£0.00

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