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PRIDE SWIM 2024

Switchboard is the official charity partner of Pride Swim.

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Take the plunge for Pride

Pride Swim is working with Switchboard on a series of events to make swimming accessible to as many people as possible. Whether you're a first-time swimmer or an experienced swimmer who wants to set yourself a new challenge, get involved, get in the pool or the sea, and help fundraise for Switchboard!

As the national LGBTQIA+ support line, we know the challenges faced by individuals across the UK in finding community and maintaining their physical and mental health. Pride Swims offer a unique opportunity to socialise, stay active, and show support for our community.

Sign up to receive a Pride Swim pack for £20, which includes:

  • A swimming cap
  • A medal
  • Information on how to plan your swim

After signing up, you will have about 3-4 weeks until your pack arrives, giving you time to plan your challenge! You will then be ready to get in the pool and take part in whatever challenge you have set yourself, whether that is just having your first lesson, getting back in the pool after a while, or doing a much longer swim challenge!

Order Your Pride Swim Pack

Before you plan your Pride Swim, order your Pride Swim Pack, which includes: a branded Pride Swim swimming cap, a medal, a downloadable certificate at the end of Pride Swim season and information on how to plan your swim.

Order your pride pack here

Register Your Interest

Pride Swim are organising indoor and open water swims across the UK all summer long. Be the first to hear about upcoming events and sign up to receive updates here.

Sign Up Here
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By participating in a Pride Swim and fundraising for Switchboard, you empower our volunteers to engage in meaningful conversations with thousands of LGBTQIA+ individuals, their friends, families, and allies who seek our support each year. Your participation will make a tangible difference and help Switchboard continue to provide our vital services for another 50 years.

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Ideas for Challenges

Thinking of the kinds of challenges you could do? Here are some ideas:

  • Challenge yourself to create a new routine that involves going to the pool a certain number of times over a specific period. This can be a great way to motivate yourself if you're starting or returning to swimming but need a bit of encouragement.
  • Commit to doing a certain distance, either in one go or over time!
  • Team up with friends, family and colleagues and commit to doing one big challenge together! E.g. 100 lengths as a team, or one big afternoon swimathon.
  • Participate in indoor or outdoor events organised by Pride Swim across the UK.

After you've chosen your challenge, set up a Just Giving Page to share with your supporters and raise vital funds for Switchboard!

Fundraise for us here
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For more information on organised swims and how to sign up, head to prideswim.org