Charity sea dips set to take place across Tyne and Wear this winter
Written by Laila Holliday on 12th December 2025
Every winter, people take part in sea dips to raise money for charity, and Tyne and Wear has several events taking place this year.
Fausto Coffee, a café based on Roker Beach, is hosting a New Year’s Eve sea dip on December 31. The event will run from 7.30am to 10am at Roker Beach.
Tickets cost £10 and include exclusive access to the café from 7.30am, with a continental buffet provided. The swim is in support of two charities, 4Louis and Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Only 50 tickets are available, and places can be booked via Eventbrite.
A spokesperson from Fausto Coffee said: “Here at Fausto we are not just a coffee shop, but a community. We love getting all of our regulars together for fun events, while also giving back. We thought, why not enjoy the last day of the year together and take advantage of our beautiful Roker Beach?
“£2.50 from every ticket sale will be divided between the 4Louis charity and Alzheimer’s Research UK, and we will also be fundraising for both on the morning.
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Red Sky Foundation and Sunderland Lions Club are teaming up to do their annual boxing day dip in Sunderland, called Brave the Waves, Change lives. This dip will be on December 26, at Seaburn beach. Dippers will gather at STACK Seaburn before parading along the seafront. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Everyone brave enough to take the plunge will receive a special medal to commemorate the dip along with a hot chocolate from STACK. Tickets are £10 for people representing Red Sky Foundation, Sunderland Lions or their charity of choice. It is £15 for anyone doing it for fun. For more information and to register, visit: Red Sky Foundation
Red Sky Foundation said: “It’s a long-standing tradition in Sunderland and when the opportunity came to partner with Sunderland Lions, we were thrilled. Dippers can be sponsored to do this for any charity they choose.”
A previous Boxing Day Dip. CREDIT: Red Sky Foundation
