Grand Challenge shortlisted in industry Oscars

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Grand Challenge shortlisted in industry Oscars

Published by Sarj for Papworth Trust in Communities and also in Health, Housing
Monday 27th July 2009 - 9:47am

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The Grand Challenge, an ‘Apprentice’ style competition from Papworth Trust, has been shortlisted in the industry Oscars.
The Grand Challenge has been shortlisted by charity magazine Third Sector in the best Fundraising event category. The winners of each category will be announced on 24 September 2009.

The Awards reward examples of outstanding campaigns, strategies, projects and performance, backed up by hard evidence of success. An impressive £66,000 was raised in the Grand Challenge, beating its target of £50,000.

Bridget Orchard, fundraising manager at Papworth Trust, says: “It’s fantastic that the Grand Challenge has been recognised in such respected Awards. The initiative itself was so successful as it exceeded its target. The money raised will make a real difference to people’s lives.”

Twenty teams took part in the competition including local businesses; Marshall of Cambridge, Hill Partnerships and Taylor Vinters Solicitors. Teams from local schools also entered to raise money including The Perse School and Melbourn Village College. A range of activities were planned from charity music gigs and talent shows, to indulgence days and producing and selling waterproof bike seat covers.

The Grand Challenge inspired teams of between three and six people, to provide a budget, of up to £1000, to devise, plan and complete the most successful fundraising initiative for Papworth Trust. A real challenge, in challenging times.

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Kerry Atkinson, E-Communications Executive, Papworth Trust
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E: kerry.atkinson@papworth.org.uk

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Please note that Papworth Trust is an independent disability charity and is unconnected with the Papworth Hospital NHS Trust.
 

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