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.
Join in an Event
Why not raise funds for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity by signing up to an event?
Summer Raffle
Our Summer Raffle has now been drawn and all winners have been contacted either by telephone or email! See below for the results.
Thank you to everyone who took part and bought some tickets! Keep an eye out on this page for when we launch our Christmas raffle!
1st prize - 2x Saturday Victorious tickets - Ms M from Gurnard
2nd prize - Smart camera - Mr M from Portsmouth
3rd prize - Garden and coffee voucher - Ms W from Portsmouth
2025 Events
Great South Run
Sunday 19 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
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
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 from £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
Kilimanjaro Summit Challenge
Wednesday 1 October to Sunday 12 August 2025 | Tanzania, Africa
Conquer the famous "roof of Africa" and trek through five incredible, unspoilt eco-systems as you complete one of the toughest but most exhilarating adventures you could ever embark on!
Funding Options
Self-funder
- Pay a non-refundable fee of £495 when you book
- Pay a balance of £2,938 10 weeks before your challenge
- Raise as much as you can for Portsmouth Hospitals Charity
Minimum sponsorship
- Pay a non-refundable fee of £495 when you book
- Raise a minimum of £5,995 for Portsmouth Hospitals Charity
*Please note 80% of your fundraising needs to be raised 3 weeks before your challenge
Flexi
- Pay a non-refundable fee of £495 when you book
- Pay £495 towards challenge costs 10 weeks before your challenge
- Raise a minimum of £4,985 for your Portsmouth Hospitals Charity
- *Please note 80% of your fundraising needs to be raised 3 weeks before your challenge
More Information
You will be invoiced for the air tax and fuel element contribution for your international flights, capped at £250, which is due 10 weeks before your departure.
Please note that you can pay your registration fee in instalments.
2026 Events
London Marathon 2026
We have now contacted the winner's of our London Marathon ballot. If you applied for one of our places and have not heard from us yet, please assume that unfortunately you have not been successful this time round. However, we will still contact everyone who applied for one of our London Marathon places in due course.
We have now opened up the application form for our two spaces for the London Marathon in 2027. If you would like to be in for a chance of running in 2027, for Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity, please complete the form below! Please complete the form by 1st July 2026 and results will be announced after the ballot entry.
Event Details:
When: TBC
Where: Around London
Route Distance: 26.2 miles
Registration: TBC
Minimum Sponsorship: £2,500
IOW Ultra Challenge 2026
Take on a walking challenge like no other and walk around the picturesque island in an endurance challenge that is suitable for people of all ages and fitness!
Route Options
Medina Challenge - 10 miles
Quarter Challenges - 25km
Southern 50 - 50km
1st Half Challenge - 52km
2nd Half Challenge - 54km
3/4 Challenge - 82km
Full 2 Day 'Daylight' - 106km
Full Continuous - 106km
Funding Options
Self Funder/Do It Yourself
- Minimum registration fee of £39 with a maximum registration fee of £199.
- No fundraising commitment
Full Sponsorship for Charity
- Minimum registration fee of £20 with a maximum registration fee of £50
- Minimum fundraising commitment of £100 with a maximum fundraising commitment of £575
Mixed Fundraising for Charity
- Minimum registration fee of £22.50 with a maximum registration fee of £110
- Minimum fundraising commitment of £70 with a maximum fundraising commitment of £330
Own Place Charity Fundraising
- Minimum registration fee of £39 with a maximum registration fee of £199
- Fundraise whatever you can
