News & Blog

Here you’ll find the latest news from Challengers and blog posts from our community.

Challengers 2024-2029 strategy

Author:: Challengers

We are very proud to unveil our brand new 5-year strategy which will shape our journey as pave the way to Challengers’ 50th Anniversary.

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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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Celebrating Pride with Challengers

Author:: Harry Gill

We are very excited to share that Challengers will have a stall at Surrey Pride for the very first time this year, thanks to our Play and Youth Leader Harry. Here they explain why Pride celebrations are so important to them and the wider community.

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Challengers Impact Report 2023-24

Author:: Challengers

We are pleased to present our Impact Report for 2023-24, which showcases the work that we have done over the past financial year and demonstrates the positive impact that we have had on disabled children, young people, and their families.

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Guest Blog – Disability representation in Bridgerton 

Author:: Arijana Behlic

This month’s guest blog comes courtesy of our Digital Marketing & Communications Officer (and self-confessed film & TV buff) Arijana, who explores how the latest season of Bridgerton positive represents aspects of disability – explaining it in truest regency fashion! 

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Challengers celebrates a decade of exciting events

Author:: Challengers

2024 is a special year as it marks Challengers’ 45th year as a charity, but that’s not the only reason…This year we’ve also celebrated the 10th anniversaries of three of hallmark fundraising events – Kelly’s Cycle Challenge, the Challengers Motoring Event, and the Wood Street Jazz Festival. 

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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week

Author:: Challengers

This week we’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week (13th – 19th May 2024) which aims to remind people of the significance of mental wellbeing in our lives. Shining a light on this important topic, we interviewed our Community Liaison Manager Zoe Youkee, who is part of Challengers’ Wellbeing team and organises a number of initiatives to support the mental health of members of staff.

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An update on Guildford Pre-school

Author:: Challengers

After many years of providing an early years service from Guildford, it is with great sadness that we have taken the decision to close Challengers Guildford Pre-school at end of Summer Term 2024. 

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