On 6th September 2025, a brave group of staff from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust will be swapping terra firma for blue skies as they take on a daring sky dive to raise funds for Health Stars, the Trust’s official charity.
The participants, who work at the Trust’s mental health inpatient units for adults (Westlands and Mill View Lodge) and young people (Inspire), will be jumping from 10,000 feet to raise funds to improve the patient experience on the wards.
The aim of the initiative is to generate vital funds to support projects that go beyond what the NHS budget alone can provide. From enhancing patient spaces to funding life changing equipment, the money raised will have a positive impact for those receiving care.
Emily Wood, Clinical Effectiveness Lead at Inspire said:
“There are nine very brave members of the Inspire team taking part, I couldn’t be prouder of them. There are a few nerves but knowing we are doing this to make the outdoor space for our patients and families more welcoming and calming makes it all worthwhile.’
Among the skydivers is Non-Executive Director Priyanka Perera, who is joining front-line staff in this exhilarating challenge to show solidarity and support for the Health Stars mission.
“This is more than a thrill-seeking adventure,” said Priyanka Perera. “It’s about making meaningful change. I am so humbled by friends and family who have supported my effort from places as far away as Australia Singapore and New Zealand. Every pound we raise will go directly into improving patient care across the Trust.”
Anita Green, Charity Manager, said: “It’s amazing to see so many staff willing to take on this challenge. I think it highlights the dedication of teams across the Trust to ensuring that patients receive the very best care.”
The fundraising campaign welcomes support from colleagues, friends, families, and the wider community. Donations will go directly to Health Stars, fuelling efforts to deliver tangible improvements across the Trust.
Inspire is a nine-bed CAMHS General Adolescent Unit (GAU) supporting young people aged 13 -17, with severe and acute mental health needs, including eating disorders that cannot be managed within the community. They are raising money to revamp their courtyard to make it a haven where young people and their families can relax, connect, and find moments of calm together.
Mill View Lodge is an acute inpatient unit for people over 65 who are experiencing mental health problems. Bethany is raising money to create a more enriching and enjoyable atmosphere for their patients.
Psychiatric Inspire Care Unit (PICU) provides critical intensive care and supervision for adults during periods of acute mental illness. They are fundraising for therapeutic resources and to improve the ward environment to further support recovery.
Supporters can sponsor the skydivers or make a general donation by visiting the JustGiving pages:
Emily Wood (Inspire) is fundraising for Health Stars
Priyanka Perera is fundraising for Health Stars
Bethany Williamson (Mill View) is fundraising for Health Stars