Corporate Challenge 250 is a fantastic way to get your team involved in a shared fundraising goal, taking on challenges and inspiring some fun competition. To take part, teams are asked to get creative with their fundraising, turning £250 into £2,500 in a 10-month period.
In First Place, having fundraised £7,150, ‘The Handfuls’ – The New Homes Group
In Second Place, having fundraised £5,233, ‘Torc 24’ – Torc 24, The New Homes Group
In Third Place, having fundraised £5,233, ‘Team Wakefield Helpline’ – New Build Mortgage Services, The New Homes Group
Tom from our winning team, The Handfuls, has this to say about the challenge:
“The New Homes Group Part Exchange team – better known as The Handfuls – has absolutely loved getting involved in Challenge 250 for Little Lifts. From our own charity shop, to quizzes and bake sales, a sunny summer fete, a brilliant comedy night, and even our very own office version of The Traitors, the team has thrown themselves into every activity with enthusiasm (and plenty of laughs). Thanks to the team’s creativity and generosity, we’ve raised a fantastic amount, and we’re proud to know it will help Little Lifts deliver even more of their wonderful support boxes to people who really need them.”
Tom Stedman – Head of Sales Progression, The New Homes Group
Team Sinclair has both believed in and supported this challenge since the beginning and never ceases to amaze with their meticulous planning and map-reading skills:
‘Team Sinclair stepped up once again last year in support of Little Lifts’ Challenge 250. It was a great opportunity to bring everyone together to do something fun and to champion the amazing work of this small but mighty charity.
Earlier in the year, our summer Move‑a‑thon united more than 50 colleagues across Sinclair UK and Europe to complete a virtual 6,500 km journey, across 6 countries in 6 weeks. People walked, swam, cycled, walked dogs and even crocheted their way to the finish line.
Another highlight was our Peak District Hike in October – in the tail end of Storm Amy! Undeterred by the weather, we had to switch routes at the last minute but still choose one that would challenge every one of us. With a Plan B in action, we powered through 20 miles of wind, rain and the odd burst of sunshine with sweeping views, and plenty of sheep for company. It was a fantastic display of resilience, problem solving and personal accomplishment.
Together, these two challenges showed the strength, creativity and spirit of Team Sinclair to support the amazing work of Little Lifts.’
Jenny Parton, Communications Manager, Sinclair International Ltd
Little Lifts provides carefully curated gift Boxes to people receiving breast cancer treatment across the UK. Our Boxes are jam-packed with items to help alleviate the emotional and physical side effects of treatment.
With the support of these incredible teams, we can give 663 Little Lifts Boxes to those who need them. Behind each Box is a person who we hope feels more prepared, supported and loved as they begin treatment for breast cancer.
As a small charity, this final total is remarkable and will make a huge difference to those affected by breast cancer!
We cannot thank these wonderful corporate teams enough for their support both during Challenge 250 and beyond!
The success of the Corporate Challenge 250 is a testament to the power of corporate philanthropy. Eight teams, £250 each in seed funding, and a whole lot of determination led to a £39,000 fundraising total. This incredible achievement is an incredible example of how businesses can come together to support causes and make a real difference.
We are now looking for corporates to get involved in our 2026-2027 Challenge 250, and we would love to tell you more, so please get in touch by emailing corporate@littlelifts.org.uk or you can sign up here.