News & Blog
Here you’ll find the latest news from Challengers and blog posts from our community.
Strategy +1: One Year into Our Five-Year Roadmap
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
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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Sunshine, Smiles & Community Spirit – Orange Aid’s Brilliant Second Act
We were thrilled to host the second ‘Orange Aid’ Family Festival on Saturday 13 September, inviting over 400 disabled children and their families to Challengers for a fun free day out.
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Challengers unveils exciting new sensory room in Guildford
We were delighted to mark the official opening of our new and improved sensory room at Challengers’ Playcentre in Guildford this week, joined by Surrey County Councillor Fiona Davidson who supported the renovation through Your Fund Surrey.
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“It’s Just Play, Right?” – Why Play Matters More Than You Think
Someone asked me this week:
“Why play? Kids naturally know how to play, so why are you always banging on about it at Challengers?”
All about Payroll Giving
Payroll giving is the simplest way for you to make a regular monthly donation – straight from your salary!
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Challengers secures Sport England funding to increase disabled youth participation in sport
We have been awarded the maximum grant of £15,000 from Sport England’s Movement Fund, made possible by the National Lottery.
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Challengers X Guildford parkrun collaboration for Orange October
We were so pleased to be part of a very special orange parkrun event marking Orange October – a month celebrating all things Challengers to raise money and awareness of how we transform the lives of disabled children, young people and their families. Thankfully the wet weather didn’t damp the mood at all!
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Celebrating National Inclusion Week
In celebration of National Inclusion Week (23 – 29 September), Challengers’ CEO Gen Dearman shares her thoughts on inclusion and what it means to be truly inclusive.
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