BARNSLEY businesses are being encouraged to sign up for Barnsley Hospice’s annual ‘Accumulator Challenge’.
The charity fundraiser sees teams given £28, with the aim of turning it into as much money as possible throughout the 28 days of February.
Prizes will be awarded to the team that makes the most profit and the team who has the most innovative fund-raising idea.
Last year 15 organisations took part in the challenge and more than £9,000 was raised to go towards patient care.
The 2018 winners were Victoria Medical Centre, who managed to generate £2,200 through a pop-up café, a race night and a scheme which allowed staff to have time off work.
Practice administrator at the medical centre, Alice Vickers, said: “We had so much fun last year and every member of staff at Victoria Medical Centre got involved.
“We’ve signed up for 2019 and I challenge Barnsley businesses to take our trophy away from us.
“The work the hospice does affects so many people and we just want to help in any way we can.”
The challenge is organised by the corporate fundraiser at Barnsley Hospice, Simon Atkinson. He said: “The 2018 Accumulator Challenge was our first and the response was fantastic 15 teams took part and there were some brilliant fund-raising ideas.
“It’s a chance to have fun, get some camaraderie going between your work colleagues and support a fantastic local cause.”
Businesses can enter more than one team and everyone taking part is encouraged to think of creative ways to raise as much money as possible.
Last year’s ideas included a sponsored diet, a tripe and pig bag eating challenge, and setting up a new gift card business.
This year marks the Barnsley Hospice’s 25th anniversary and the aim is to get 25 teams to take part to mark the occasion.
