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

From Japan to Surrey: Sharing the Challengers approach

Challengers recently received a special visit from the other side of the world! Professor Uchiyama and his research team from Fukushima University in Japan visited Surrey to learn more about our approach to supporting disabled children and young people.

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.

Double your donation with the Big Give Christmas Challenge!

We’re excited to be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge this year, which means that any donation you give to Challengers between midday on Tuesday 28th November and midday on Tuesday 5th December will be DOUBLED!

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!

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.

#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.

Challengers Face Masks

12 June 2021 Support Challengers in style with our branded face masks! It’s a great way to stay safe and […]

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. […]