Calling community groups, charities and grassroots organisations: Boost your fundraising with a share of £10,000.

Published on: June 3, 2026

Cash for Kids, supported by Wickes and Absolute Radio, is launching the Community Challenge – a fundraising campaign where selected groups will compete to raise as much as they can throughout July.

  • Keep every penny you raise
  • Plus the chance to win bonus grants:
  • £4,000 for 1st place
  • £1,500 for 2nd–5th place

Groups will also receive fundraising support and ideas from the Cash for Kids team along the way.

  • Registration closes: 17 June, 12 noon
  • Fundraising challenge runs: 1–31 July

For more information and how to enter, please visit our website here: Community Challenge | Fundraising | Cash for Kids

If you have any questions, please contact community@cashforkids.org.uk

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