Residents are being encouraged to take on a special challenge in aid of Bath Abbey and local charity Genesis Trust.
The Leap of Faith 2025 abseil from the Bath Abbey Tower will take place on 13th and 14th June.
The event will raise much-needed funds for the community-focused charities.
The fundraiser will enable Bath Abbey and Genesis Trust to support the care of the Abbey, an iconic Christian landmark, and enable homeless and vulnerable people in the city to find new beginnings and a better future.
The Reverend Canon Guy Bridgewater, Rector of Bath Abbey, said: “Abseiling from the Abbey’s iconic tower is guaranteed to be an extraordinary experience.
“Raising vital funds whilst ‘taking the leap’ makes this challenge even more meaningful, and we are so grateful to the adventurous folk who have already signed up to abseil.
“We’re delighted to be working with Genesis Trust, one of the Abbey’s Mission Partners, to once again bring this thrilling fundraising challenge to the city of Bath.
“Leap of Faith is rooted in community, so whether you ‘leap’ or come along to cheer on the brave abseilers, we’d love to see you.”
Nick Mayo, CEO of Genesis Trust, added: “We are excited to be offering the Leap of Faith! Abseil once again in 2025.
“It was a hugely successful fundraising challenge in 2018, 2019 and 2023 and we are looking forward to seeing the brave and adventurous people of Bath supporting Genesis Trust and Bath Abbey once more in this way.”
For the 2025 Leap of Faith abseil from Bath Abbey Tower, each individual is asked to pay a £40 registration fee (early bird of £40 before 1st May, then £45) and commit to raising at least £150 in sponsorship for Genesis Trust and Bath Abbey.
The opportunity is open to people aged 12 and upwards, weighing up to 20st, with no upper age limit. There is a steep climb of 212 steps up to the top of the tower beforehand.
Each person taking part will be photographed free of charge as they embark on their abseil down the iconic 49m tower.
Visit this page to find out more and register to take part.
Genesis Trust Bath provides practical help to people who are homeless and vulnerable, and offers longer-term support and opportunities for visitors to make healthy choices, rebuild their lives, improve their wellbeing and overcome poverty in all its forms.
Bath Abbey welcomes thousands of visitors and pilgrims every year, offering worship, pastoral support and a world-class encounter with the site’s heritage.
Bath Abbey receives no regular financial support from the Government or the Church and depends on supporters to ensure the doors stay open, the iconic building is cared for, and worship services are available for all.
