Challengeaid
Also known as: Schoolchildren for Children, C for C, Challenge Aid
ChallengeAid promotes health and fitness throughout the UK by motivating groups and individuals to undertake physical challenges and raise money through sponsored activity and exercise. We are active in the slums of Kenya & Tanzania, where we create Schools of Hope, offering an alternative or complimentary education for aspirational young slum dwellers, as well as adult literacy courses.
Activities & Mission
ChallengeAid promotes health and fitness throughout the UK by motivating groups and individuals to undertake physical challenges and raise money through sponsored activity and exercise. We are active in the slums of Kenya & Tanzania, where we create Schools of Hope, offering an alternative or complimentary education for aspirational young slum dwellers, as well as adult literacy courses.
Grants
Challengeaid makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £204,872
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training and overseas aid or famine relief
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £224,597 | £204,872 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £133,285 | £159,662 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £125,567 | £126,184 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £132,694 | £123,883 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £104,750 | £41,617 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Challengeaid
What does Challengeaid do?
ChallengeAid promotes health and fitness throughout the UK by motivating groups and individuals to undertake physical challenges and raise money through sponsored activity and exercise. We are active in the slums of Kenya & Tanzania, where we create Schools of Hope, offering an alternative or complimentary education for aspirational young slum dwellers, as well as adult literacy courses.
How much income did Challengeaid report in 2025?
Challengeaid reported total income of £225k and reported expenditure of £205k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Challengeaid registered as a charity?
Challengeaid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2005 as charity number 1109055. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Challengeaid?
Challengeaid is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Challengeaid operate?
Challengeaid operates across 2 areas: Kenya and Tanzania.
Is Challengeaid a registered charity?
Yes — Challengeaid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109055.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Schoolchildren for Children
- C for C
- Challenge Aid
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated