Icebreaker DIY

Take part in Crisis Icebreaker and do it your own way!

Lots of our supporters choose to get involved in January to kick off the new year, but you can join in from anywhere, at any time this winter.  

Why not organise a Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day swim with your friends, family and community?

When you sign up, we’ll send you ideas of how to complete your own Icebreaker challenge from groups dips to solo showers. 

What is Crisis Icebreaker? 

Icebreaker is Crisis’s annual cold-water challenge. For 15 years, thousands of people have taken to the cold water to support our life-changing work for people experiencing homelessness.   

DIY for individuals and groups 

Do you already do an annual Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day swim? Then set up a fundraising page and fundraise for us, helping people facing homelessness find warmth, safety and a place to call home. 

If a festive swim isn’t your thing, take inspiration from the January Daily Dippers who take a cold dip every day for 1 month and raise sponsorship. Whether it’s a group dip in a wild swimming spot or a quick dunk in an ice bath, this challenge is about commitment!    

DIY for venues 

Host or encourage a cold dip for Crisis at your venue. This could be a distance challenge for Crisis Icebreaker fundraisers, a cold dip meet-up or a chilly activity chosen by your community.    

Cold water exposure can have some brilliant health benefits but before you take the plunge, it’s important to read the expert advice and guidance on how to take part safely.