Befriend a Child, a leading children’s charity dedicated to supporting local children and young people living in difficult life circumstances, is delighted to announce its line-up of sponsored challenge events for 2026, delivered in partnership with a range of fantastic local charities and event organisers.
These events offer an exciting opportunity for individuals, families, corporate teams and community groups to take on an inspiring challenge, push personal limits and make an incredible difference to the lives of children and young people supported by Befriend a Child. Through these valued partnerships, participants can raise life-changing funds while being part of a wider community effort to support local young people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Befriend a Child recognises the power of connection and the positive impact of working together towards a shared goal. For businesses, these events provide the perfect opportunity to bring colleagues together outside of the workplace, strengthen relationships and boost morale, all while supporting a meaningful cause. Whether it’s taking on a physical challenge or committing to a fundraising target as a team, these experiences create lasting memories and a real sense of achievement.
Whether you’re an experienced adventurer, a supporter looking for a new goal, or part of a workplace team seeking a unique team-building opportunity, Befriend a Child’s 2026 challenge programme has something for everyone. From outdoor expeditions to community fundraising activities including The Beast Race, AFCCT’s Big Red 50 Day 5K Challenge, and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s Forth Bridge Abseil, these events bring people together in support of a shared cause, helping to create brighter futures for children and young people.
Jenna Simpson, Senior Fundraising Coordinator at Befriend a Child, said: “We’re incredibly excited to be working alongside a range of fantastic local charities and event organisers to bring these sponsored challenges to our supporters. These partnerships allow us to offer a diverse and inspiring programme of events, while giving individuals and corporate teams the opportunity to raise life-changing funds for the children and young people we support. Every step, every mile and every effort helps us deliver crucial support and friendship to those who need it most, and we hope people of all ages, abilities and workplaces will feel inspired to get involved.”
Participants can register, learn more about the challenges and find ways to fundraise by visiting the Befriend a Child Sponsored Events page here:
https://www.befriendachild.org.uk/sponsored-events/
Whether you’re keen to test your limits, strengthen your team, meet new people or contribute to a meaningful cause, now is the perfect time to get involved.