Drop 360 – Gallery

On 13 June 2023, 30 Independent Lives supporters braved the drop and abseiled out of the Brighton i360. Check out what we got up to in our video and photo gallery below.

A tall observation tower with a large glass viewing platform against a bright blue sky.

The i360 observation deck.

Attendees at an outdoor charity event by the seaside, wearing Independent Lives t-shirts.

Gathering

A person in safety gear suspended on a rope during an abseiling activity.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants

An adventurer abseiling down a tall, slender tower against a clear blue sky

An exhilarating moment captured as an abseiler makes their way down the iconic i360.

A woman holding a certificate and mug at an Independent Lives event

Emma beams with pride, displaying her Drop 360 certificate.

A group of four smiling individuals in white t-shirts at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event

United by purpose, a group of volunteers shares a cheerful moment at the Drop 360 event.

Volunteers from Independent Lives engaged in conversation at an outdoor charity event.

Engaged discussion

Two Independent Lives volunteers having a conversation on a seaside deck with a clear view of the ocean and a pier in the background.

Seaside chat

Participants and instructors inside a modern glass structure prepare for a charity abseil at sunset.

Having a rest

Community gathering of Independent Lives volunteers on a sunny deck with parasols, engaging in conversation and networking.

Gathering by the seaside

The sun sets behind a towering observation deck as onlookers gaze up from below.

The i360

A woman begins her descent rappelling down a high building at night with city lights below.

Ready for the drop

Joyful young volunteer holding a certificate and mug at Independent Lives event.

Charlie beams with pride at receiving her certificate.

Volunteers from Independent Lives engaging with each other at a sunny outdoor charity event, surrounded by vibrant flowers.

Engaging conversations

Two men holding certificates and a mug in front of a charity event banner

Jon and James, smiling proudly with their certificates at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event

A person in safety gear is abseiling down a tall building, with the sun creating a halo effect around them.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants

Lauren holds a certificate and a mug at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event

Lauren beams with joy, proudly displaying her achievement certificate.

Sunshine and smiles

Smiling man with a certificate and mug in front of Independent Lives charity banner.

Oliver celebrates his achievement at the Independent Lives Drop 360, showcasing his commitment to changing lives.

An individual in a helmet and harness is rappelling down the side of a modern skyscraper.

An urban rappelling adventure, high above the city streets.

Adventurous individual descending on a zip line from the Brighton i360 during twilight.

A participant braving the drop at dusk.

A group of people in safety harnesses preparing for an activity, with a focus on a man and woman in conversation.

Nuwani getting ready

Group of cheerful people wearing Drop360 t-shirts at an Independent Lives charity event.

Team spirit

A woman in sunglasses enjoys a refreshing drink from a green bottle at a sunlit outdoor gathering.

Refreshment

A person in a harness smiling while descending a zip line against a modern tower at dusk.

On the way down

Joyful woman holding up a certificate and mug at Independent Lives charity event.

Rebecca exuberantly displays her certificate of achievement

Safety gear including helmets and harnesses laid out on wooden decking, prepped for an outdoor abseiling activity.

Safety gear

A woman with a certificate and a mug in front of an Independent Lives charity banner.

Janelle proudly holding her certificate at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event.

A group of enthusiastic participants in white Drop 360 t-shirts and yellow harnesses ready for an abseiling event.

Line up

Two joyful participants, Mark and Tom, holding their certificates at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event.

A moment of triumph for Mark and Tom at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event.

A man stands smiling, holding a certificate and a mug in front of a charity banner for Independent Lives.

Steve celebrates his achievement in support of Independent Lives.

A woman in a white t-shirt and safety harness smiles brightly during a group outdoor activity.

Sharing a laugh

A group of enthusiastic participants in safety harnesses gear up for an urban outdoor adventure activity.

Anticipation

Event attendees enjoy a gathering for Independent Lives, engaging in conversations behind a glass pane.

In conversation II

A smiling woman and a child holding a certificate and mug standing in front of an "Independent Lives" charity banner.

Sarah and her daughter celebrating after her drop.

Event attendees enjoy a gathering for Independent Lives, engaging in conversations behind a glass pane.

In conversation

Photographer with red helmet reviewing images on camera with ocean background at dusk.

Steve inspects his work

A woman from Independent Lives charity smiles while standing by a door at an outdoor fundraising event.

A moment of joy

A group of focused abseiling participants in safety gear listen to an instructor during a briefing at an outdoor charity event.

Safety briefing IV

A group of focused abseiling participants in safety gear listen to an instructor during a briefing at an outdoor charity event.

Safety briefing II

Person descending from a tall tower on a zip line at dusk.

Up high

A group of focused abseiling participants in safety gear listen to an instructor during a briefing at an outdoor charity event.

Safety briefing

Participants in a charity event are assisted with safety gear in preparation for an activity.

Sarah getting strapped in

A woman laughs joyfully at an outdoor event under a parasol, with guests enjoying the seaside ambiance.

Smile

Abseiling participants prepare for a charity event on an outdoor platform with urban buildings in the background.

Lining up IV

Abseiling participants prepare for a charity event on an outdoor platform with urban buildings in the background.

Lining up III

A proud participant holding a certificate and a mug in front of a banner for Independent Lives.

Willow is awarded her certificate for taking part in Drop 360.

A focused participant in abseil gear listens intently amidst fellow abseilers at a charity event.

Focus

Charity abseil participants share a light-hearted moment inside a glass structure with urban architecture in view.

High spirits

A person suspended in mid-air while abseiling down a building, with arms outstretched and a clear sky in the background.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants

Abseil participants with safety gear and helmets inside a glass structure preparing for a charity event.

Gearing up

Bird's-eye view of spectators gathered under parasols at an outdoor event, viewed from above.

An aerial perspective II

Molly holding her certificate and a mug after participating in the Drop 360 charity event for Independent Lives.

A moment of pride for Molly at Independent Lives' Drop 360 event.

Two abseiling instructors check equipment on a high-altitude platform overlooking the ocean.

Safety check II

Bird's-eye view of spectators gathered under parasols at an outdoor event, viewed from above.

An aerial perspective

A moment of pride and camaraderie among colleagues and friends.

Abseil participants with safety gear enjoy the view from a glass-enclosed structure before their charity event.

Admiring the view

A nervous participant holds his face in anticipation, surrounded by fellow abseilers at a charity event.

Last minute nerves

Taking a break

Two people in white helmets and harnesses preparing to rappel at night above city lights.

Ready for the drop

An abseiling instructor checks equipment on a high-altitude platform overlooking the ocean.

Safety check

A joyful woman holding a mug converses at a sunny outdoor event, wearing a "Drop360 Supporting Independent Lives" t-shirt.

Warm smiles at a community gathering, celebrating support for Independent Lives.

Participants in a charity abseil event prepare at a modern glass venue with a cityscape in the background.

Final preparation III

A person in safety gear is seen through the glass floor of an observation deck high above the ground.

The i360 observation deck

Volunteers from Independent Lives in conversation at a coastal event, with the ocean in the background.

Coastal camaraderie

Event participants in white T-shirts and yellow harnesses getting ready for an outdoor activity.

Sarah getting strapped in as Emma looks on

Group of joyful people celebrating an award at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event

Rebecca , surrounded by friends, celebrates her achievement at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event

Participants in a charity abseil event prepare at a modern glass venue with a cityscape in the background.

Final preparation

Aerial view of a charity abseil participant descending towards a rooftop event space at sunset.

Birds eye view III

A group of abseil participants with safety gear inside a curved glass structure overlooking a scenic landscape at sunset.

The group gathering

A participant in a harness observing a charity abseil event from within a futuristic glass dome structure.

Taking snaps

An individual in a red helmet is abseiling down a tall building at dusk.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants

Charity event participants in safety gear inside a glass dome structure with panoramic views at sunset.

Sunset prep

Aerial view of a charity abseil participant descending towards a rooftop event space at sunset.

Birds eye view

A participant in a red helmet and safety harness looks out over the cityscape at a charity abseil event during sunset.

Taking in the view

Three individuals in abseiling gear enjoying a relaxed moment with a scenic view before starting a charity abseil event.

Looking on

Two cheerful men in abseiling gear giving a thumbs-up before a charity abseil with a cityscape backdrop at sunset.

Smiling for the camera

A woman stands proudly with a certificate and mug in front of an Independent Lives charity stand.

Saz posing with her Drop 360 certificate and mug

Smiling charity abseil participants in safety gear engage in conversation before their descent at a high-altitude event.

All smiles before the drop

Two smiling participants in safety gear ready for a charity abseil event at dusk.

Looking out

Abseiling instructors setting up equipment for a high-altitude charity event with participants looking on.

Over the edge

An uplifting moment captured during the Drop 360 event

Group of individuals in safety harnesses preparing for a charity abseil event.

Getting ready

Sunlight flares around the base of a towering observation tower with a prominent viewing deck.

The i360

Smiling man with a red helmet holding a DSLR camera in one hand and a beer in the other, at a rooftop bar during dusk

Cheers to the view

Adventurous individual zip-lining against a clear sky, with safety gear and helmet on.

In mid-air

A person zip-lining from a tall tower with a glowing red ring at the top in the twilight sky

On the way down

Guests mingle and enjoy a social event in a coastal setting, with a woman in the foreground sharing a laugh.

Laughter and conversation

A person in a harness smiling while descending a zip line against a modern tower at dusk.

On the way down

Casual gathering of people watching the Drop 360 participants,

The crowd looks on

Photographer with red helmet reviewing images on camera with ocean background at dusk.

Steve inspects his work

A smiling woman in a harness stands among a group of people preparing for an adventurous activity.

Nuwani getting ready

A participant captures a photo of a fellow abseiler in a glass dome with a city view at sunset.

Lasting memories at sunset

Man in red helmet holding a camera, looking up at the sky during twilight

Steve looks at the sunset.

Adventurous individual descending on a zip line from the Brighton i360 during twilight.

A participant braving the drop at dusk.

A person abseiling down with ropes against a clear sky background.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants

Person zip-lining from a high tower under a clear blue sky

On the way down...

Adventurous individual zip-lining against a sunset sky at an outdoor event

A participant nears the end of their drop.

Happy volunteer Rebecca holding an award at an Independent Lives event.

Rebecca proudly displays her certificate of achievement and commemorative mug.

Safety gear including helmets and harnesses laid out on wooden decking, prepped for an outdoor abseiling activity.

Safety gear II

Looking up at the underside of a reflective observation deck on a tower with clear skies in the background.

The i360 observation deck

Abseiling participants prepare for a charity event on an outdoor platform with urban buildings in the background.

Lining up

Woman smiling while holding a certificate and a mug in front of a charity event banner.

Cherry exudes happiness as she receives her certificate

Two smiling men holding drinks and enjoying a social event outdoors.

Two friends share a toast with their drinks at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event

Man holding a certificate and a mug in front of a charity's promotional banner at an event

Chris proudly displays his certificate at the Drop 360 event.

An adventurer rappelling down a tall structure with the ocean and sunset in the backdrop.

A participant rappels down the i360.

A smiling woman stands holding a congratulatory certificate and a mug in front of an Independent Lives banner.

Eloise beams with joy receiving her certificate at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event

Abseiling participants prepare for a charity event on an outdoor platform with urban buildings in the background.

Lining up II

A joyful woman holding a certificate and a mug in front of an Independent Lives banner.

Emma celebrates her achievements with a bright smile.

A woman in a harness and helmet looks joyfully at the camera while rappelling down a high building with a city and coastline in the background.

Holly looking calm and composed

A tall observation tower with the sun glaring behind it against a clear sky.

The i360

Participants in a charity abseil event prepare at a modern glass venue with a cityscape in the background.

Final preparation II

People gathered for a seaside event under a "Nyetimber" parasol, laughing and socialising.

Gathering

Beaming individual holding a certificate and a mug, standing in front of a banner for Independent Lives

Holly proudly displays her certificate and commemorative mug at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event

Close-up view of a thrill-seeker abseiling down the i360 glass observation tower with the Brighton cityscape reflected in its surface

An adventurer descends the i360's sleek glass observation tower.

Man holding a certificate and a young girl smiling beside an Independent Lives charity banner.

A joyful moment as Jack receives a certificate, with a young supporter by his side.

Woman holding a certificate and mug, smiling, in front of a charity event backdrop.

Julie, beaming with pride at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event, receiving recognition for her contribution.

A man in sunglasses enjoying a sunny day at a charity event by the sea.

Seaside enjoyment

Taking part

Katy and Danny holding certificates at Independent Lives' Drop 360 event.

Katy and Danny showcase their certificates of appreciation at the Independent Lives Drop 360.

Mark proudly displaying his participation certificate at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event.

Mark shines with accomplishment at the Independent Lives Drop 360 event.

Aerial view of a charity abseil participant descending towards a rooftop event space at sunset.

Birds eye view II

Nuwani proudly displaying her certificate and mug at an Independent Lives charity event.

Nuwani and her certificate

A group of focused abseiling participants in safety gear listen to an instructor during a briefing at an outdoor charity event.

Safety briefing III

Group of people in white t-shirts and safety harnesses preparing for an outdoor abseiling event.

Preparation

A person in a white helmet and harness abseiling with a clear sky in the background.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants

A man with long hair smiling while holding a certificate and mug in front of an Independent Lives charity stand.

Sam smiling in success at the Drop 360 event

Abseil participants in a glass dome capture memories before starting their charity descent at sunset.

Moments before the descent

Young man with a certificate and mug in front of an Independent Lives event banner.

Rhys showcasing his achievement certificate at Independent Lives' Drop 360 event.

Participants in a charity abseil event prepare at a modern glass venue with a cityscape in the background.

Final preparation IV

A man proudly holds a certificate and a mug in front of an Independent Lives charity banner.

Vincent celebrates his contribution to Independent Lives with a certificate of appreciation.

Woman in yellow tank top enjoying a sunny day outdoors.

Enjoying the sunshine

A bird's-eye view of an individual rappelling down a high building with a coastal road and beach visible below.

Half way down

A woman smiles while rappelling down a seaside building, with a coastal cityscape stretching out below.

Cherry posing for the camera

A young man with a beaming smile prepares to rappel down a building, with a bustling city street visible below.

Luke grins before his drop

An individual in a harness is abseiling down a tall, modern building, with clear skies in the background.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants

Upward view of a tall observation tower with a glass-bottomed deck and a clear sky in the background.

The i360 observation deck

A meaningful exchange

A person rappelling down a high structure with a large observation deck at the top against a bright sky.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants

A smiling person abseiling down a building, secured with ropes and safety gear.

One of our brave Drop 360 participants