News & Blog
Here you’ll find the latest news from Challengers and blog posts from our community.
“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?”
Ben’s Marathon Journey: Running for Challengers
At Challengers, we are incredibly proud to have one of our own taking on the challenge of the London Marathon! Ben, the Leader at Challengers’ Guildford Play scheme, sat down with us to tell us his journey, from his first 5K to tackling 26.2 miles, and why running for Challengers means so much to him.
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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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Big Give 2024 success! More than £90,000 raised for Challengers
Challengers embarked on a mission this holiday season to raise £90,000 through the Big Give Christmas Challenge, a week-long national fundraising campaign. Click here to read all about our journey!
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Challengers Annual Report 2023-24
Our Annual Report and Accounts for the 2023-24 financial year is now available.
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Giving Tuesday: Why this year’s Big Give is our most exciting yet!
Our Fundraising Marketing Manager, Laura Brayshaw, shares her thoughts on Giving Tuesday and the extra special reason why you should donate to Challengers in support of this global movement.
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Farewell to Jenny Seagrove
After many years of supporting Challengers, Jenny Seagrove is stepping down from her role as Patron.
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Creating a more inclusive digital experience
Challengers’ Head of Communications Jen shares what we’re doing to improve accessibility on our digital channels, along with some helpful tips and resources to mark Purple Tuesday.
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