Get ready! We’re excited to be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, which means that any donation you give to Challengers between midday 3 December and midday 10 December via our campaign page will be DOUBLED!
This year we we’re aiming to raise £45,000, which will be doubled to £90,000 through the Big Give! For Challengers families this funding could provide 300 days of invaluable respite – and peace of mind, knowing their child is safe, supported, and having fun.
Countdown to the start of Big Give week at midday on 3 December:
Why Your Support Matters
Toby, 10, has autism, ADHD, a learning disability, and chromosome disorders which mean he has very complex needs. He has been coming to Challengers since he was just 3 years old. In this video, Toby’s Mum Natasha shares how vital Challengers has been – not only for Toby, but for the entire family.
By doubling your donation, you’re helping to address a critical issue: 7 in 10 parents feel their disabled children’s wellbeing has deteriorated – and that many children are more anxious – due to a lack of available support (Disabled Children’s Partnership, Failed and Forgotten Report 2023). We currently have capacity to help 750 disabled children and young people each year, but there are 456 families on our waiting list asking us to help them.
“I think Toby would be so much more severe in his mental health and his state of mind now if we didn’t find Challengers. It’s crucial for families to survive.”
Natasha, Toby’s mum
What Double Donations Could Do
- £17.50 becomes £35: Funds an hour of care, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and free to play.
- £37.50 becomes £75: Trains staff to safely administer medication, guaranteeing essential support for children at Challengers.
- £75 becomes £150: Covers our nurse’s weekend salary, enabling us to welcome ALL disabled children no matter the complexity of their additional needs.
How to Prepare
1. Add a calendar reminder to your diary for midday 3 December to midday 10 December , including this link. The donate button will appear on this page when the campaign starts at 12pm (midday).
2. We’d doubly appreciate it if you could share the campaign with your friends, family or social networks – anyone who may be interested in having their donation doubled — let’s spread the word to help even more children and young people!
Thank you so much for your ongoing support.
Let’s make this Big Give our biggest yet!
