• Each climber must be 14 years of age or over, anyone under the age of 18 must have a guardian present to sign consent.
  
• Each climber must be a weight of less than 120kg/19 stone.
  
• The abseil is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant.
  
• You must be capable of taking part in the abseil unaided
  
• You will not be allowed to participate if the event organisers suspect that you are under the influence of alcohol or legal or illegal substances.

• You will be required to fill in a medical form prior to your abseil. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are fit to take part we would advise you to consult with a medical professional.
  
• We do not recommend the abseil to anyone with vertigo.

We are Hampshire’s leading mental health charity, and we are dedicated to improving mental wellbeing for people across the region. We believe mental health matters, and by taking part in our Spinnaker Tower Abseil challenge, you will be making a real difference to people in your community. By fundraising for Solent Mind, you will help ensure that more people have access to life-changing resources and support when they need it most.

Your individual fundraising target is £350.

When you arrive, you will be taken to the podium level where expert abseilers will kit you out in your safety gear and harness and give your safety briefing.

The team will then take you in the high-speed lift to the viewing platform, where you will be guided to the external hatch door that leads out of the Spinnaker Tower at 100 metres.  Your harness will be attached to one of the two safety lines you will rappel.

Take a moment as you sit back on your harness and give a wave before you make your descent, go against all your natural instincts and trust the rope! Take in the views across Portsmouth, The Solent and the Isle of Wight.

• Fancy dress is permitted in certain circumstances. However, all outfits must not be loose/baggy so that they will get caught in the abseil equipment.
  
• You should wear enclosed-toed footwear with flat rubber soles such as trainers.
  
• All safety equipment is provided.
  
• Long hair must be tied back.

I agree to raise a minimum of £350 for Solent Mind. I agree to pay £150 to Solent Mind should I withdraw from the event in the 8-week lead-up and cannot find a replacement.

Acceptance of a Solent Mind Charity place at Spinnaker Tower Abseil: I pledge to raise a minimum of £350 in funds for Solent Mind.

I understand the funds I raise for Solent Mind will be received by Solent Mind Head Office in full and used for centrally funded projects and services.

I understand the importance of achieving my fundraising target to ensure Solent Mind raises funds beyond covering the cost of my place.

I agree to raise and submit to Solent Mind at least £200 of my fundraising target before the event. The remaining funds to be paid to Solent Mind within 3 weeks following the event date.

I will try to maximise my fundraising efforts by enquiring with my employer about ‘matched giving’*.

I commit to proudly wear my Solent Mind running vest/t-shirt on the day to raise awareness for the charity.

I promise to notify Solent Mind immediately in writing if I learn I will be unable to partake in the event.

I understand that should I withdraw from the event that my place cannot be rolled over. Should I need to withdraw from the event and a replacement cannot be found by myself then I will cover the entry fee and administration charge of £150.

I agree that any photographs taken on the day by Solent Mind photographers may be used online and in print to promote future Solent Mind events.

I understand that Solent Mind maintain the right to withdraw my place at any time should I not adhere to the above conditions or if I bring their name into disrepute.

*matched giving – is a scheme whereby your employer may match whatever sum you raise (some companies may cap their contribution). Many companies have adopted this scheme within their Corporate Social Responsibility Commitments.

I understand that in accepting a place at the charity abseil in support of Solent Mind, charity number 1081116, I agree to adhere to all of the above.

To read the Spinnaker Tower Abseil T&C’s, please follow this link: Terms & Conditions - Spinnaker Tower