News & Blog
Here you’ll find the latest news from Challengers and blog posts from our community.
Challengers Annual Report 2023-24
Our Annual Report and Accounts for the 2023-24 financial year is now available.
Read moreFarewell to Jenny Seagrove
After many years of supporting Challengers, Jenny Seagrove is stepping down from her role as Patron.
Read moreChallengers chosen as finalists in Children & Young People Now Awards
We’re delighted to share that Challengers’ 555 Service has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 Children & Young […]
Read moreSummer Party and Staff Awards 2024
Each year we host a Challengers Summer Party to celebrate and recognise our amazing staff members and their accomplishments over the year. Our 2024 celebrations were held on Friday 30th August, where staff gathered for pizza, fun and games, before finding out the winners of our Staff Awards.
Read moreChallengers 2024-2029 strategy
We are very proud to unveil our brand new 5-year strategy which will shape our journey as pave the way to Challengers’ 50th Anniversary.
Read moreChallengers announces the appointment of two new Trustees – Danae Salwan and Lee Bennett
We are delighted to announce the appointment two new Trustees, Danae Salwan and Lee Bennett. As Trustees, Danae and Lee will play an important role in shaping the future of the charity by using their skills and experience to oversee our safeguarding procedures and help us enhance our fundraising potential.
Read moreSummer Party and Staff Awards 2023
Each year we host a Challengers Summer Party at our Guildford Centre in Stoke Park to celebrate and recognise our amazing staff members and their accomplishments over the year. Our 2023 celebrations were held on Friday 1st September, where staff gathered for pizza, fun and games, before finding out the winners of our Staff Awards.
Read moreCEO Blog – Challengers feature on BBC News
Challengers were featured on BBC South Today and BBC London News over the Easter weekend, and were on BBC Radio Surrey to share our story about the impact of reduced funding across the sector and how families are missing out on much-needed respite.
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