Challengers

Challengers Challengers is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children, young people and their families through the power of play ✨

Challengers is a registered children's charity, established in 1979, dedicated to providing exciting and challenging play and leisure opportunities for disabled children and young people. We do this through our play and youth centres in Guilford and Farnham and through our range of community based projects across Surrey and, increasingly, the surrounding areas. A significant benefit of our service

is that it provides families with short-breaks during high pressure times e.g. at the weekend or during the school holidays, enabling them to do ‘ordinary’ activities such as shopping or spending time with their other children. Families have told us that this lifeline of support keeps them strong.

🌈 Happy World Autism Pride Day! 🌈Today we proudly celebrate all the wonderful children with autism at Challengers.Your e...
18/06/2026

🌈 Happy World Autism Pride Day! 🌈

Today we proudly celebrate all the wonderful children with autism at Challengers.
Your energy, smiles, unique perspectives, and incredible personalities light up our sessions every single week.

You make our community stronger, brighter, and more colourful.

We’re so proud of you exactly as you are! 💙🧩

17/06/2026

Find an event and raise essential funds for Challengers! ⚡

Have you ever wanted to fundraise in a fun and exciting way? Pick from hundreds of events across the country from bungee jumping to Tough Mudder and help Challengers in a way that suits you!

Meet Charlie who has been an amazing supporter of Challengers, taking part in Skydiving, the Paris Marathon, Endure 24, London Half Marathon, and many more events over the years.

Are you ready to create your own fundraising story? Every challenge helps change disabled children and young people's lives.

👉 Choose how you fundraise for Challengers today:
runforcharity.com/charity-eventhub/challengers/all-events

16/06/2026

Supporter Phil Tennant is taking on his first ultra marathon for Disability Challengers! 🏃‍♂️

"We all have our challenges and mountains to climb, but once you get to the top, the views are amazing!"

After Phil completed his first half marathon in October 2024 and the London Marathon in April 2025, he was inspired by a friend’s epic Arc of Attrition 100-miler to push further.

As a result, this Saturday 20th June, Phil will be taking on Race to the King— a scenic 50km route around Chichester Harbour and the South Downs in support of Challengers.

His goal is to raise £500 to support the vital work we do for disabled children, young people and their families.

If you are inspired by what Phil is doing and want to support him, you can donate here: https://ow.ly/bqui50ZcbXx

If you, or your team, are ready to take on a challenge in support of Challengers, there is no better time than now. Let us know what challenge you would like to tackle in support of Challengers and we'll support you every step of the way.

Good luck Phil, the view from the top will be amazing. 🧡💪

🧡 Orange Aid is this Saturday 20th June and skies are looking blue! 🧡Have you got your tickets yet? If not, get them tod...
16/06/2026

🧡 Orange Aid is this Saturday 20th June and skies are looking blue! 🧡

Have you got your tickets yet? If not, get them today.

Our Challengers family festival is back this weekend. It promises to be a fantastic day packed with live music, family fun, games, and community spirit — all while raising vital funds for disabled children and young people.

If you haven’t got your tickets already, please don’t delay! We sent out an email with the booking link so be sure to check your inbox.

See you on Saturday! 🎉

🧡 Autumn Term 2026 bookings are NOW OPEN! 🧡Please log in to our Challengers booking website and give your availability. ...
15/06/2026

🧡 Autumn Term 2026 bookings are NOW OPEN! 🧡

Please log in to our Challengers booking website and give your availability.

📅 You can submit your booking requests until midnight on Sunday 21 June.

Please make sure to check your emails for all the details (and have a sneaky peek in your junk folder too, as our emails sometimes like to hide there! 🍂)

Just 2 weeks to go!! Challengers Motoring Event is almost here. Join us on Sunday 28th June 2026 for a fantastic day of...
14/06/2026

Just 2 weeks to go!!

Challengers Motoring Event is almost here. Join us on Sunday 28th June 2026 for a fantastic day of classic cars, supercars, and motoring nostalgia.

We’re delighted to be starting this special day at Universal Classic Cars in Fleet — the largest and most advanced facility dedicated to the care and display of classic and supercars.

Choose your ticket:

Ticket 1: Bring your own vintage, classic, super, or specialist car or bike and enjoy a memorable day out with fellow enthusiasts.

Ticket 2: No car? No problem! Visit the stunning private museum near Farnham (open only a few times a year) featuring over 70 iconic cars, including a Lagonda V12 Le Mans, plus endless motoring memorabilia.

Kaizen Art will be showcasing beautiful motor-related artwork at both venues, and the day is kindly sponsored by the wonderful Sally Rule Property The Home~ologist!

Every penny raised supports Challengers’ vital work with disabled children and their families.

Book your tickets today at: https://disability-challengers.org/events/challengers-motoring-event-2026/

💡Did You Know? 💡This week we’re celebrating the incredible parent carers who tirelessly support their disabled children ...
12/06/2026

💡Did You Know? 💡

This week we’re celebrating the incredible parent carers who tirelessly support their disabled children and young people every single day.

Parent carers are the unsung heroes behind every happy moment we create. Your strength and love inspire us every day.

If you would like to support our incredible parent carers this Carers Week, every donation, volunteer hour, or share makes a real difference.

You can support us by heading to: https://disability-challengers.org/support-us/

Challengers Business Club 🤝Our incredible Business Club members met yesterday, bringing together a fantastic group of li...
11/06/2026

Challengers Business Club 🤝

Our incredible Business Club members met yesterday, bringing together a fantastic group of like-minded professionals from across Surrey. A special thanks to Chris and Oliver at Kelly's Storage for hosting such a great event. Lots of great conversations and connections were sparked and we hope they continue.

If you’re a business leader who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of disabled children and young people, while building valuable connections, our Business Club could be perfect for you.

As a Business Club you will be part of:

🔹Quarterly networking meetings at varied locations across Surrey
🔹A loyal and supportive group of professionals who champion business growth and our cause
🔹Thought-provoking discussions and genuine collaboration

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday 2nd September 2026.

We’re always excited to welcome new members who share our values. If this resonates with you and your organisation, please get in touch with [email protected] or ring Chris at

📞 07921 925826

You may remember our lovely gnomes Colin and Helen, which we have announced earlier in the year.🧡From their distinctive ...
11/06/2026

You may remember our lovely gnomes Colin and Helen, which we have announced earlier in the year.🧡

From their distinctive orange design to the careful craftsmanship that goes into each one, these gnomes are more than just decorations – they are helping to make a difference for disabled children and young people.

We caught up with Julie, the artist behind the gnomes, to talk about where the idea came from, what inspires her work, and why supporting Challengers is so important to her.

👉 Read more about Julie and her craft - https://ow.ly/30JQ50ZavEC

🧡 Staff First Aid Training Day 🩹Yesterday our team took part in a full day of First Aid training to ensure we’re always ...
10/06/2026

🧡 Staff First Aid Training Day 🩹

Yesterday our team took part in a full day of First Aid training to ensure we’re always prepared and confident in our response.

At Challengers, we take the safety and wellbeing of our children, young people, and staff extremely seriously. That’s why we invest in high-quality training and make sure we always have first aid trained staff on hand at all of our sessions and events.

Our priority is creating safe, fun, and inclusive environments where everyone can thrive with peace of mind.

Thank you to our dedicated team for their commitment to keeping our Challengers community safe!

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