News & Blog
Here you’ll find the latest news from Challengers and blog posts from our community.
Challengers celebrates a decade of exciting events
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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Wood Street Jazz Festival – Q&A with Marianne
With our 10th Anniversary of the legendary Wood Street Jazz Festival coming up soon on Sunday 21st July, we caught up with Marianne Windham, Chair of Guildford Jazz – which Challengers hosts the event in partnership with – for a Q&A on all things Jazz Fest.
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The importance of child engagement
Engaging with children and young people to hear their views and involve them in decision making is integral to the way we work at Challengers. Read on to find out more about our child engagement work.
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Why you should support Challengers this Giving Tuesday
Head of Fundraising, Samantha Lane, 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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Grand opening to celebrate Challengers Guildford Playground
Excitement and anticipation filled the air as funders and families came together at two events to celebrate the formal opening of our new inclusive playground, based at our centre in Stoke Park, Guildford.
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Guest Blog – An Amazing Charity Run by Amazing People
A guest blog courtesy of Ian Hassell, brother of Challengers co-founder Colin Hassell, where he shares his thoughts on the charity’s legacy and his recent visit to Challengers.
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Games Month at ramsac!
Through the month of July, ramsac raised money for Challengers using the theme of play!
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Azets choose Challengers as their Charity of the Year!
The Guildford office of Azets, the top 10 accountancy firm, has chosen Challengers their official charity partner for the next year!
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