Boxing Day Swim
September 7th 2025
TBC
Cobo Bay
Will you ‘brave the dip’ for the Home?
The Boxing Day Dip is the Home’s most high profile fundraiser and without doubt one of the biggest charity events in Guernsey’s calendar. The Boxing Day Dip has become iconic. On December 26th we will be holding the 24th annual Boxing Day Dip at Cobo Bay. The dip will begin sharp at 10:30am.
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Last year
The 2023 Skipton International Boxing Day Dip raised an incredible £10,560.45 for the Home!
All funds raised go towards the upkeep of the Guernsey Cheshire Home, where annual costs are in excess of one million.
Sponsorship
Skipton International has partnered with the Guernsey Cheshire Home since 2022 to sponsor the popular annual Boxing Day Dip. Over 3,000 swimmers turned out on Cobo beach last year, many in fancy dress. The organisers gave out 2,500 mince pies, with mulled wine and hot drinks on offer.
All funds raised go towards the upkeep of the Home, where annual costs are currently around £1,400,000. With no States’ funding, the home is entirely reliant on fund raising and donations.
Skipton International has a proud history of supporting local community events such as the Boxing Day Dip. Known locally as ‘the bank with a heart’, it supports a number of community events across the Bailiwick, including the Skipton Swimarathon, which raised in excess of £80,000 for local good causes this year.
Jim Coupe, Managing Director at Skipton International, said: “As a locally-based bank, Skipton is proud to support events such as the Boxing Day Dip, making a real difference to the community. We are in awe of the great work done at the Guernsey Cheshire Home and can’t wait to participate in this year’s Dip – irrespective of the weather!”
Mary Ellen Carter, Manager at Guernsey’s Cheshire Home commented: “The Boxing day Dip has become something of a Guernsey tradition and the sight of thousands of swimmers running towards the sea in their Santa hats is quite something. We are thrilled to partner with Skipton and, with their valuable support, we look forward to raising much-needed funds for the Cheshire Home.”
Donations to the Guernsey Cheshire Home can be made at www.giving.gg, or click the box below.
