Brave New Heights is a charity abseil event in London that gives you the chance to do something amazing for your NHS.
This June, you can join our supporters to descend 90 feet down the side of the Pears Building at the Royal Free Hospital in north London, guided by a team of elite Royal Marines.
By taking part in our flagship fundraising event, you’ll raise vital funds to help the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust to go further and faster than it could with government funding alone.
Event details
- Date: Friday 19 June and Saturday 20 June 2026
- Location: Pears Building, next to the Royal Free Hospital
- Registration fee: £30
- Minimum fundraising target: £200
You must be 16 years old or older on the day of the abseil. Under 18s must have consent from a parent or a guardian who must be present on the day.
Register and start your fundraising
Sign up now using the code RFC20 and enjoy a 20% early bird discount!
what your fundraising supports
Every pound you raise helps provide practical, compassionate support for patients, families and staff across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and the Royal Free hospitals.
Funds raised through Brave New Heights help make possible:
- a better patient experience, thanks to our accredited volunteers who offer reassurance, guidance and a friendly face when it’s needed most
- therapeutic massage therapy, helping patients cope with the physical and emotional impact of their treatment
- practical, one-to-one support that helps patients manage the financial and social problems that can delay or derail recovery
- medical research that improves diagnoses, treatment and outcomes for patients now and in the future.
why people take part
People take on Brave New Heights for many reasons, but most share one motivation: doing something meaningful for the NHS services that have supported them or their loved ones.
Julie Hamilton, group chief nurse at the Royal Free London was the first NHS employee to take on the challenge.
Yes, I was scared, but it reminded me that the few seconds of fear I faced are nothing compared to the courage I see every day in our hospitals.
For patients like Ashok, the motivation is simple.
What do you call someone who saves your life? An angel. I call them all angels.
Register and start your fundraising
Sign up now using the code RFC20 and enjoy a 20% early bird discount!