TV presenter Nick Hewer - a long-time supporter of the Franklins £50 Challenge - joins Franklins partner Andrea Smith and the firm's managing partner Simon Long (right at the launch of this year's competition.
NORTHAMPTON and Milton Keynes are poised to see a significant boost in charitable support thanks to a law firm’s innovative fundraising initiative.
The 2025 Franklins £50 Challenge begins in February, this year raising money for a record 12 charities including seven for the first time.
The challenge from organiser Franklins Solicitors gives £50 to teams from businesses based across the region and invites them to use the cash to generate as much money as possible for their chosen charity.
Franklins received more than 40 applications from charities eager to benefit from the annual challenge, which first launched in 2018 and has raised more than £135,000 since.
“Each year, the £50 Challenge continues to grow and attract more participation,” said Franklins partner Andrea Smith. “We received over 40 applications from charities who wanted to be part of the 2025 campaign. It was an extremely difficult decision to narrow this down, so much so that we decided to select 12 charity partners – a 25% increase from last year.”
This year’s benefiting charities are:
- Age UK Milton Keynes
- Air Ambulance Service
- Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation
- Cynthia Spencer Hospice
- The Lewis Foundation
- Milton Keynes Hospital Charity
- Northampton Hope Centre
- Rainbows Hospice
- Shay’s Smiles
- Willen Hospice
- YMCA
“We are really excited to be working with local charities who do amazing work in our communities and rely on public support to help make this happen,” said Andrea. “We hope to see as many businesses as possible signing up to make a difference.”
The Franklins £50 Challenge, under the tagline Local Help and Hope for Every Generation, begins on February 24, running until May 23. Find out more, including how to enter, at franklins50.co.uk.
“As well as raising money to help make a positive impact in the local community, it is a collaborative opportunity for teambuilding, networking, getting creative and having fun,” said Andrea.
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