Charity Abseil 2026 - Complete!

On Friday 15 May, The Brightwell’s 4th Annual Charity Abseil Day took place at the fantastic Village Hotel in Filton, and what an unforgettable day it was.

For the fourth year running, the incredible Village Hotel team once again planned and delivered an exceptional event. This year, they truly went above and beyond. From providing delicious food and refreshing beverages for participants, to organising a lively DJ and an exciting raffle packed with fantastic prizes, every detail was thoughtfully handled to ensure a memorable and successful day for everyone involved. A special mention also goes to Enchanted Balloons Bristol, who created a beautiful, on brand balloon arch that added a perfect celebratory touch to the day.

A huge highlight of the event was, of course, the abseil itself. The expert team at Remote Outdoors proved yet again why they are the very best in their field. Their professionalism, encouragement, and warm approach ensured that every participant felt safe, confident, and supported as they took on the challenge.

We were thrilled to see over 30 brave individuals step up, harness in, and descend an impressive 65 feet down the hotel, all in support of our charity. In the lead up to the big day, these amazing abseilers collectively raised over £3,000, showcasing incredible dedication and generosity.

Among those taking part were some of our wonderful members, Debbie, Tania and Rachel, whose courage and determination were truly inspiring. We could not be prouder of their achievement. A special shoutout also goes to the Waylands Volvo team, who provided personalised Waylands x Brightwell abseil t-shirts for each of their team members and showed incredible determination by taking on the descent even when the weather turned and the rain set in.

The excitement did not stop there. Our on the day raffle featured some incredible prizes, including overnight stays at the Village Hotel, generously donated alongside other fantastic contributions. Thanks to the raffle and additional fundraising during the event, we raised even more on the day.

In total, we are delighted to share that an incredible £3,900 was raised to support our work, an achievement that reflects the effort, enthusiasm and kindness of everyone involved.

Our Thanks

Events like this would not be possible without the support of so many amazing people and organisations. A massive thank you goes to The Village Hotel Team, Remote Outdoors, Waylands Volvo Bristol, The Bristol Pitbulls, DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre, Enchanted Balloons Bristol, Jolly Roger DJ, and of course our brilliant members, especially Debbie, Tania and Rachel.

Your support, energy and generosity made this event truly special.

We are so grateful to everyone who took part, donated, volunteered and cheered on our abseilers. We cannot wait to do it all again, see you next year! 🎉