Nearly 100 Bath College staff and students are preparing to abseil down the college’s Macaulay Building to raise vital funds for Dorothy House Hospice Care.
The Bath City Abseil takes place at Bath College’s City Centre Campus on 25 and 26 September, from 10am-4pm, with participants taking on the descent to support the local hospice. Money raised will help Dorothy House provide palliative and end-of-life care for people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as supporting their families, including children, through bereavement.
More than 94% of the care provided by Dorothy House takes place in people’s homes and community settings.
Taking on the challenge
Bath College is hosting the event as part of its support for Dorothy House, which is the college’s Staff Charity of the Year. Sam Kenny, Assistant Principal at Bath College, said, “We are proud to host the Bath City Abseil again with Dorothy House, particularly as they are our Staff Charity of the Year.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity for our college community and the public to come together, step outside their comfort zones and raise vital funds for an incredible local charity. I am honoured to be the first participant down the wall to officially kick off the event and help encourage others to get involved.
“Dorothy House provides invaluable support to individuals and families across our region, and we are honoured to support their work.”
Building on last year’s success
Last year, 174 people took part in the Bath City Abseil, raising more than £32,000 for Dorothy House.
Helen Isbell, Challenge and Events Fundraiser at Dorothy House, said, “We’re so excited to be working with Bath College again on this year’s Bath City Abseil. It’s fantastic to see both students and staff getting involved, challenging themselves and conquering their fears, while coming together to support Dorothy House.
“Every pound raised will help fund the vital care we provide for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across our community. We’d love to build on last year’s success and make this year’s event even bigger and better.”
Places are still available for members of the public who would like to take part in the abseil and raise money for Dorothy House.
Find out more and register via the Dorothy House Bath City Abseil 2026 event page.
