Businesses have been challenged to turn £50 into as much money as possible for Northampton charities

Businesses across Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take part in a challenge to raise money for two local charities tackling the cost of living crisis and improving wellbeing.

Teams participating in the #Franklins50 challenge will receive £50 funding from Franklins Solicitors LLP to turn it into as much money as possible between February 13, 2023 and May 12, 2023.

Head of business services at Franklins Solicitors LLP, Andrea Smith, said: "Taking part is an opportunity for team building, getting creative and having fun - whilst raising money for very worthwhile causes."

The challenge is open to any business, organisation or community group and they can get as creative as they like with their fundraising as long as it’s safe and legal.

The two Northampton charities taking part in this fundraising initiative are Cynthia Spencer Hospice and the Northampton Hope Centre.

Fundraising and marketing manager at the Northampton Hope Centre, Louise Danielczuk, said: “The #Franklins50 challenge will make the lives of those who are hungry a little easier.

“We encourage all Northampton businesses to get behind this amazing challenge and get their fundraising caps on to generate as much as possible to support their local community.”

Northampton-based Digital Marketing Agency, onefoursix, took part in the challenge last year with a BBQ and have already signed up for 2023.

Managing director at onefoursix, Dave Williams, said: “At the time, with the weather being so good, the BBQ idea stuck. Who doesn’t love a BBQ? We had no idea that it would take off as much as it did. We must have done over 100 orders that day. The BBQ will be back for 2023.”

Registration for the #Frankins50 challenge opens today (Wednesday, December 7). Businesses wanting to participate have around 10 weeks to put a team together and sign up before the challenge kicks off in February.

Participating teams will receive lots of ideas and support along the way from their chosen charity and the Franklins’ team before a small awards ceremony on May 12, 2023.

Find out more and register your team at https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/50-challenge/.