Record 60 Teams Sign Up for the 2025 Franklins £50 Challenge
A record number of 60 teams have signed up to take part in the Franklins £50 Challenge to raise money for 12 local charities across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.
The Apprentice-style challenge sees each team receive £50 in seed funding from the organisers – leading legal firm Franklins Solicitors LLP. The 2025 challenge began on Monday 24 February and runs until Friday 23 May, giving participants three months to creatively turn their £50 into as much money as possible for their chosen charity.
This year’s teams come from a broad range of sectors and backgrounds – from sole traders like Mindy Robinson of SophistiCake Creations in Northampton, to large corporate teams from the likes of John Lewis & Partners. Participants represent industries such as accountancy, law, agriculture, recruitment, training, hospitality, catering, manufacturing, marketing, insurance, and more.
A Tradition of Creativity and Impact
In previous years, fundraising efforts have included bake sales, raffles, retro movie nights, stone-baked pizza lunches, 12-hour bike rides, football tournaments, lawn mowing services, and other inventive ideas – all geared toward making a meaningful difference in the community.
Andrea Smith, Partner at Franklins Solicitors LLP, said:
“It is inspiring to see so many teams deciding to sign up and the variety of organisations they are from, all with the same aim of bringing help and hope to local communities within Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. With a record 12 charities set to benefit from the 2025 challenge, we are looking forward to seeing the creative ways the teams turn £50 into substantial funds which can really make a difference.”
Charities Benefiting from the 2025 Challenge
- Cynthia Spencer Hospice
- Northampton Hope Centre
- The Lewis Foundation
- Willen Hospice
- YMCA
- Shay’s Smiles
- Milton Keynes Hospital Charity
- Age UK Milton Keynes
- The Air Ambulance Service
- Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation
- Al’s Pals
- Rainbows Hospice
To learn more about the challenge, visit the official website: www.franklins50.co.uk.
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Written by Rosanna Stimson
Associate Partner, Marketing at Franklins Solicitors LLP
Specialises in marketing strategy, copywriting and proofing, social media and SEO, email marketing, event management, PR, marketing collateral, and internal communications.
Rosanna Stimson is a Marketing Professional at Franklins Solicitors LLP. She holds a degree in Mass Communications from the University of Leicester and a Professional Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Rosanna has also completed specialist diplomas in Digital Marketing and Digital Planning and Strategy from the Digital Marketing Institute.
Her expertise spans strategic planning, copywriting, SEO, social media, email marketing, PR, and event management.
Outside of work, Rosanna enjoys running, travelling, reading crime thrillers, and spending time with her family and friends.
