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 

Author:: Gen Dearman

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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All about Payroll Giving

Author:: Challengers

Payroll giving is the simplest way for you to make a regular monthly donation – straight from your salary!

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Challengers X Guildford parkrun collaboration for Orange October

Author:: Gen Dearman

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

Author:: Challengers

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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Introducing our new mascot!

Author:: Challengers

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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