News & Blog

Here you’ll find the latest news from Challengers and blog posts from our community.

Meet the Maker: The Story Behind Challengers’ Much-Loved Gnomes

Author:: Challengers

You may remember our lovely gnomes Colin and Helen, which we have announced earlier in the year. From their distinctive orange design to the careful craftsmanship that goes into each one, these gnomes are more than just decorations – they are helping to make a difference for disabled children and young people. We caught up with Julie, the artist behind the gnomes, to talk about where the idea came from, what inspires her work, and why supporting Challengers is so important to her.

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Meet our 2026 London Marathon Team! 

Author:: Challengers

This year, we are excited to introduce our 9 outstanding runners supporting Challengers at the London Marathon! Team Orange will be raising essential funds, transforming the lives of disabled young people and their families through the power of play. Our amazing runners have already raised over £16,000 and we hope you can help them reach their goals before the big day!  

Now, get inspired and meet our amazing London Marathon team of 2026…

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Strategy +1: One Year into Our Five-Year Roadmap

Author:: Gen Dearman

Challengers CEO Gen Dearman discusses the foundations made one year in after launching Challengers’ new 5 year strategy last September, and although in-roads have been made, ‘the need for our work has never been greater…’

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Celebrating Team Orange: Where Inclusion and Play Shine Brightest

Author:: Challengers

In anticipation of Orange October, we sat down with our CEO to reflect on what makes this time of year so special for Challengers. Beyond the sea of orange T-shirts, events and celebrations, it’s a chance to shine a light on the values that drive us, the community that supports us, and the joy and inclusion that are at the heart of everything we do.

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