Dip for Mind – Sponsored Sea Dip at Sunny Sands!
Join South Kent Mind for a sponsored sea dip at Sunny Sands in Folkestone on Sunday 26th April!
Date: Sunday 26th April 2026
Location: Sunny Sands, Folkestone, CT19 6RB
Start Time: Meet from 10:30am, with the Dip starting at 11:00am
Entry Fee: £5 donation to South Kent Mind
Sponsorship Goal: Raise £25 or more and receive a South Kent Mind swimming cap and waterproof bag!
What to Bring: Please come prepared with swimwear, warm clothing to wear before and after your dip, a towel, and a hat to keep you warm in and out of the sea, and consider bringing a flask of something hot for afterwards – remember to take your time when entering the water, listen to your body, and only stay in for as long as you feel comfortable, as your safety and wellbeing always come first.
What is ‘Dip for Mind’?
Dip for Mind is a community sea dip raising vital funds for South Kent Mind. Whether you paddle, plunge, or just brave your ankles, dip for mind is open to all abilities as every splash helps us support local people experiencing mental health challenges.
Cold water dipping is already part of Folkestone’s seaside culture - from sunrise swimmers to weekend splashers - and it’s increasingly recognised for supporting resilience, mood and social connection. Dip for Mind celebrates that brilliant community spirit, creating a safe, welcoming and well-managed event for seasoned sea swimmers and first-time toe-dippers alike.
This event is not an endurance challenge; instead Dip for Mind centres on shared experience, personal wellbeing and collective fundraising. Participation is entirely at your own pace, and we will have volunteer lifeguards from Folkestone Rescue on site along with trained instructors in open sea swimming to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable dip. Participants are encouraged to dip for only as long as feels comfortable and safe. On the day, we’ll provide guidance on recommended time in the water based on sea temperature and conditions.
Every pound raised through Dip for Mind stays local, helping South Kent Mind provide vital support, advice and community services to people experiencing mental health challenges within our community.
Location
We will meet at the bottom of the steps down to Sunny Sands from 10:30am, where you can check in and collect your official South Kent Mind swim cap.
At 10:50am, we’ll hold a short but important safety briefing before we enter the water together at 11:00am.
We will roughly meet at the area indicated by the red marker in the picture below on Sunny Sands beach.
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How to Take Part
- Register Online: Sign up by completing the short registration form below.
- Pay the Entry Fee: Secure your place with a £5 donation to South Kent Mind.
- Set Up Your Fundraising Page: Using link to our JustGiving page below, set up your own ‘Dip for Mind’ fundraising page and encourage family and friends to sponsor you! Raise over £25 and you’ll receive a South Kent Mind swimming cap to wear on the day!
- Join ‘Dip for Mind’ on Sunday 26th April 2026.
Fundraising & Donations
Every penny you help to raise in aid of ‘Dip for Mind’ enables South Kent Mind to provide essential services and groups which support the mental health of our community.
We’re suggesting a sponsorship target of £25 per participant - reach this and you’ll receive a Dip for Mind swim cap and waterproof drawstring bag as a thank you for supporting local mental health services.
How to Fundraise and Donate
For this event, we have set up a JustGiving campaign page specifically for ‘Dip for Mind’ to make the process of fundraising and donating quick and easy to share with friends and family.
We are encouraging participants to set up their own personal fundraising page on JustGiving which is connected to this event:
- Create your own fundraising page connected to South Kent Mind’s official JustGiving campaign page in a few quick and easy steps by following this link: Create my own ‘Dip for Mind’ fundraising page
- Once you have created your own page, you can share with friends and family via Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, or even copy the link and send to anyone who wishes to donate and support your dip!
- All the funds you raise through your own page will contribute towards the overall amount on the ‘Dip for Mind’ main campaign page.
If you are unable to create your own fundraising page and would prefer to raise cash from your supporters, then please get in touch with us: contact@southkentmind.org.uk and we can send you sponsorship forms.
Thank you for your generous support, and good luck with your fundraising!
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