Challengers’ Carol Concert – Where Children Can Express Themselves Freely

Published on: 23 Oct, 2025
Updated on: 23 Oct, 2025

Challengers, the charity that provides play opportunities for disabled children, will be spreading Christmas cheer with their annual carol concert, to be held on Friday December 5.

Rock Choir will be performing again and other surprises and performances are on the bill.

The concert will be held from 5pm-7pm at St Andrews Church, Upper Church Lane, Farnham.

The Guildford-based charity says the aim to make the event inclusive for families of all Challengers children.

As one parent who attended last year said: “I wouldn’t take my daughter to a mainstream carol event as her behaviour is unpredictable and she can be noisy, but this event really is for all Challengers’ young people and families – anything goes! I would encourage anyone to come along. We had such a fun time last year.

‘The Challengers carol concert really is a very special event, to which everyone is able to come and enjoy the time in whichever way works for them. My daughter loves getting up and dancing right in front of the musicians which is more than welcomed – it really is such an inclusive experience.”

The charity says there is no expectation for children and young people to sit quietly, and everyone is welcome to express themselves.

St Andrew’s Church is wheelchair accessible, offers families use of a creche (in case they need a break), and features Makaton and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) in the carol concert booklet to support those with learning disabilities and communication differences.

All proceeds go to Challengers, where donations transform the lives of disabled children, young people and their families through the power of play.

Tickets cost £7.50 per adult or two for £12, and £5 per child or two for £8 (under 16).

Tickets can be purchased via Challengers Carol Concert 2025

Challengers was established in 1979 (known as The Adventurers Association) to address the lack of play for disabled children. The charity says that through play, children learn to build confidence, self-esteem, creativity, and how to interact with others.