Two new colleagues, one shared name…Get to know the newest additions to our Team Orange.
We’re delighted to announce that not one, but two new Roberts have joined the Challengers Team this November.
Rob Hope
We’re delighted to welcome Rob Hope as our new Head of Fundraising and Advocacy. Rob joins Challengers with over 15 years’ experience in fundraising, with experience across national and regional charities, having worked with national and regional charities including Cherry Trees, Kidney Care UK, Stroke Association and Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Rob brings with him a strong a track record of growing sustainable engagement and income growth, building high performing teams, and developing strong supporter and partner relationships and communications.
Having grown up near Guildford and living locally with his family, Rob has a strong connection to the community and is passionate about making a difference to local families. He said:
“I am delighted to join Challengers and play my part in supporting the children and families who we help. I have lots to learn about the charity, its services, history and supporters, but even in the short time I have been here I can see how committed and talented the staff team are, and how amazing our volunteers and supporters are. I cannot wait to work with the team and help the charity support even more disabled children and families across the South East.”
Robert Eyers
We’re also pleased to welcome a new addition to the Board of Trustees, with Robert Eyers joining as our new Fundraising Trustee. He is a Guildford-based Fundraising and Business Development professional, with particular experience in the Surrey charity sector.
Robert has been involved with Challengers for a number of years, regularly supporting at our Fundraising events as a volunteer and photographer. He shared:
“I am very excited to become a Trustee. Challengers is one of the most impactful and essential charities in the local area; I know the incredible work the whole team here deliver every day, and I’ve seen how this translates into huge smiles on the faces of children and young people – plus happier, stronger families. I’m looking forward to making a contribution, as a Trustee, towards this amazing work.”
We’re thrilled to have both Roberts on board and look forward to the knowledge, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives they’ll bring to Team Orange. Please join us in welcoming them to the team.