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What is the Franklins £50 Challenge?
The Franklins £50 Challenge is a local initiative that sees teams across Milton Keynes, Northampton and the surrounding areas competing against each other to raise as much money as possible for one of our local charity partners.
Franklins Solicitors LLP will give your team £50 and three months to find ways of increasing it as much as much as possible. You can be as creative as you dare, as long as you keep it safe and legal!
Our strapline is Smart Small. Grow Big. Make a Difference.
The 2026 challenge will start on 23rd February and finish 29th May.
Why get involved?
There are many benefits to taking part in the £50 Challenge:
- Teambuilding
- Employee engagement
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Brand awareness
- Stimulates creativity
- Make a difference
- Expand your network
Getting your team involved with the Franklins £50 Challenge is a fantastic way to get people engaged and inject a little fun into life, be that in the workplace or community groups.
We will be there to support you along the way and help you with your fundraising ideas and marketing support.
We also host a celebration event at the end of the campaign to thank all of our teams for taking part and recognise standout fundraising efforts.
What happens next?
1. Choose your charity.
2. Complete the short form by clicking below
3. We’ll be in touch
4. Set up a donation page.
5. Franklins will give you £50 seed funding
6. Start fundraising!
Please join us in making a difference locally.
The 2025 campaign saw 57 teams taking part. Collectively, they raised a total of £59,219 for 12 local charities. Can you help us raise even more for 2026?
2025 Winners
Winner: Parias Construction and Interiors Limited
Runner Up: Commsave Credit Union
3rd: The Lewis Foundation Coffee Shop (Elgar Centre)
4th: Mixxos Group
5th: John Lewis & Partners
Small Business Superstar: Love Local Hub
Most Determined: Sophisticake Creations
Best Example of Teamwork: Kirkby Diamond
Best use of Social Media: The Brady Creative
Best Community Initiative: The Axe and Square
Most Creative Fundraising idea: OneFourSix
Fearless Fundraisers: Commsave Credit Union (Kate and Jasmine)
Young Entrepreneurs: Rainbows Young People Team
Frequently Asked Questions about the £50 Challenge
When will the £50 Challenge campaign run?
The £50 Challenge 2026 campaign will run from Feb 23th – May 29th.
Is the money raised split equally between charities?
No. Each team chooses which of our charity partners they wish to support and all the proceeds raised by that team go to that charity.
Who can enter a team into the £50 Challenge?
The £50 Challenge is largely a corporate fundraising campaign and is open to businesses of all sizes from sole traders, through to large companies such as John Lewis. We have also seen some community groups participating, such as a local theatre group and a team of service users.
There is no upper or lower limit to the size of the team.
Can we organise fundraising activities outside of the campaign dates?
Yes, you can if you wish to do so. However, be aware that any funds raised outside of the campaign dates will not be counted towards your final total for the challenge.
What support will my team receive?
All £50 Challenge teams receive a toolkit with social media assets and a list of fundraising ideas. You will also receive a weekly newsletter with updates to let you know what the other teams are getting up to and provide some inspiration!
You will also benefit from regular tagging on social media and potential PR opportunities throughout the campaign.
When you sign up, you’ll be assigned a dedicated contact from Franklins (in addition to the Franklins Marketing team) and a representative from your chosen charity, who will be in regular contact throughout the campaign.
How do we ensure the money raised goes to our chosen charity?
Once you have chosen your charity from our selected charity partners, you will need to set up a fundraising page for them. For any cash raised, you will need to liaise with your dedicated charity representative directly to arrange collection.
Time to sign up to the Franklins £50 Challenge
Click the button, fill in your details, and one of our team will contact you about the challenge.
