News & Blog
Here you’ll find the latest news from Challengers and blog posts from our community.
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.
Read moreGiving 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.
Read moreChallengers 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.
Read moreWood 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreWhy 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.
Read moreGrand 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.
Read moreGuest 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.
Read moreGames Month at ramsac!
Through the month of July, ramsac raised money for Challengers using the theme of play!
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