News & Blog
Here you’ll find the latest news from Challengers and blog posts from our community.
CEO Blog: Starting the conversation on the SEND education crisis
It’s approaching one month since we officially launched our expanded 555 Service in Guildford, with a focus on providing support for disabled children as young as 5 who are without an appropriate school place. Read on to learn why services like Challengers matter and how you can help raise awareness.
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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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Sunshine and smiles at Challengers’ first Orange Aid Family Festival
We were thrilled to host our very first ‘Orange Aid’ Family Festival on Sunday 15th September, inviting over 400 disabled children and their families to Challengers for a fun free day out.
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Introducing our new mascot!
There have been many requests over the years for us to choose as mascot for the charity, so in celebration of Challengers’ 45th birthday this year, we’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of the family…our new octopus mascot!
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