Take the Plunge for Turning Tides at Swim Serpentine 2025!
Date:
20th September 2025
Location:
Hyde Park
Serpentine lake, London, W2 2UH
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About this event
Take the Plunge for Turning Tides at Swim Serpentine 2025!
Are you ready for an unforgettable challenge? Join Turning Tides at Swim Serpentine 2025, a unique open-water swimming event in the heart of London’s Hyde Park. This incredible one-mile swim takes place in the iconic Serpentine Lake, offering participants a chance to achieve a personal goal while making a real difference in the fight against homelessness.
Event Details
Date: 20th September 2025
Location: The Serpentine, Hyde Park, London
Distance: 1 mile
Registration Fee: £30
Fundraising Target: £400
Why Swim for Turning Tides?
Homelessness is rising at an alarming rate. For every person visibly sleeping rough, many more remain hidden—sofa-surfing, in temporary shelters, or facing the constant threat of losing their homes.
By swimming for Turning Tides, you’ll help provide safe shelter, nourishing meals, mental health support, and opportunities for individuals to rebuild their lives. Every stroke you take and every pound you raise will make a life-changing impact.
What’s Included?
When you join Team Turning Tides, you’ll receive:
- Exclusive Fundraising Pack: Full of tips, resources, and inspiration.
- Dedicated Support: Our friendly fundraising team will guide you every step of the way.
- Goody Bag: Including a Turning Tides branded t-shirt to wear with pride.
- Strava Connection: Join our community to track your training and connect with fellow swimmers.
How to Join
- Register Your Place: Secure your spot for just £30.
- Fundraising Commitment: Agree to raise a minimum of £400 to support Turning Tides’ vital work.
- Sign the Fundraising Agreement: Terms and conditions apply.
- Accept allocation: You’ll be sent an email from Lets Do This, accept your invitation to participate.
- Start fundraising: Set-up your fundraising page and start making a difference.
Places are limited, and this is one of the most popular events in the swimming calendar—don’t miss out!
Make a Splash for Change
Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or taking on your first open-water challenge, Swim Serpentine is the perfect opportunity to test yourself while supporting a cause that transforms lives.
Register Now and Dive In!
Together, we can make waves in the fight against homelessness.
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Other ways to get help
If you, or someone you know, is at risk of or has become homeless, please visit our help section to find out other local sources of advice and support.
You can find lots of useful local services who can provide practical information and advice on a range of matters such as housing, benefits, money management, mental wellbeing and much more.
You can find the contact details of your local council and the Frequently Asked Questions will signpost you to other sources of support
