News

Here you’ll find the latest news at Challengers, see what’s been going on, and how you might be able to get involved! If you have a news story you would like to share, please email us at: communications@disability-challengers.org

The power of pro-bono  

The obvious way to support a charity is to give a donation, and while we absolutely depend on donations to fund Challengers’ vital service for disabled children and young people, sometimes there are non-financial options which individuals and businesses can offer that can really benefit the charity. For instance, by providing professional services free of charge. 

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All about Payroll Giving

Did you know there’s a simple way for you to make a regular monthly donation straight from your salary? It’s called Payroll Giving, and it’s the most effective way of giving to charity as it comes out of your pay before tax!

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Isla and Orla’s Mini Triathlon

Isla’s younger brother Ayrton started at our Guildford Pre-school in January, after being diagnosed in May 2020 with Kleefstra Syndrome – a very rare chromosome disorder which causes developmental delay and means he needs a lot of extra help and care.

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#TeamOrange At-home Superheroes

Over the summer holidays, disabled young people all over the UK were challenged to take part in a month-long virtual tour of the world as part of At Home Superheroes: Superheroes on Vacation, powered by Marvel. We’re pleased to say that two of our young people rose to the challenge and took part, completing their own fantastic missions and raising money for Challengers. 

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Ben’s 100 mile challenge

20th May 2021 This month, we’re celebrating the amazing efforts of Ben – a brilliant young man who recently crossed the finish line of his incredible 100 mile challenge. […]

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