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The £50 Challenge

Take on this charity corporate fundraising challenge to boost your community engagement! Compete with other local businesses to turn £50 into as much money as possible for St Margaret's Hospice.

Take on the challenge

Two women standing outside Nuffield Health holding an envelope as part of St Margaret’s Hospice’s Charity £50 Challenge for businesses fundraising campaign.

Event details

Challenge starts:
Tuesday 1 September

Challenge ends:
Wednesday 21 October

Celebration event:
Details coming soon…

No minimum fundraising target.

This September, we’re inviting local businesses and corporates to take part in our £50 challenge – a fun and friendly fundraising competition that puts your teamwork to the test!

How it works

We give you £50. You then have 50 days to get creative and turn that cash into as much money as possible!

You could:

  • Host a bake sale
  • Run a raffle
  • Organise a quiz
  • Take on a sponsored challenge
  • Or something completely unique!

At the end of the challenge, all you need to do is return the original £50, plus anything extra you raise to help St Margaret’s Hospice support patients with terminal illnesses to live fully and die with dignity.

Why take part?

The £50 Challenge is the perfect corporate fundraising challenge. It’s a simple, low-cost way to:

  • Bring your team together and boost engagement
  • Strengthen team morale and workplace culture
  • Raise your business’s profile locally
  • Connect with the community in a meaningful way
  • Support your CSR and community goals
  • Compete with other businesses for fun awards and recognition.

Most importantly, every pound raised helps St Margaret’s Hospice provide expert care and support to people facing a life-limiting illness across Somerset. 

Your fundraising helps local people and their families receive compassionate care when they need it most.

 

What you'll receive

Every participating business will receive a welcome pack with ideas, resources and social media templates to help you get started. We'll also share updates and shout-outs throughout the challenge so you can follow the competition.

At the end of the 50 days, we'll celebrate everyone's achievements and present awards.
Register your business

Last year's activities

Last year, local businesses raised thousands of pounds through the £45 Challenge. They hosted BBQs, wine evenings, car washes, raffles, and office sweepstakes to grow their starter fund.

FAQs

The £50 Challenge is a fun charity fundraising competition for local businesses supporting St Margaret’s Hospice. We give your team £50 and challenge you to turn it into as much money as possible within 50 days.

Last year, the competition was called the £45 Challenge to celebrate St Margaret’s Hospice’s 45th anniversary. It’s the same fundraising challenge – we’ve simply rounded it up to £50 this year.

Any business, organisation or workplace team can get involved, regardless of size.

Yes – you’ll be asked to sign an agreement to return the original £50. Everything you raise on top of that is donated to St Margaret’s Hospice to help us continue providing compassionate hospice care.

Get creative! Popular ideas include:

  • Bake sales
  • BBQs
  • Quiz nights
  • Raddles
  • Sponsored challenges
  • Car washes
  • Office sweepstakes
  • Charity lunches or socials

Funds raised will help St Margaret’s Hospice provide expert care and support for patients with life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for their families and loved ones.

Simply complete this form.