The Accumulator Challenge 2026.
What could your team achieve with £30? How much could you raise?
We’re inviting your team of up to six people to take part in The Accumulator Challenge this year!
To kick things off, your team will receive a loan of £30. From there, it’s up to you to auction, fundraise, invest, organise, and run your way to generating the biggest profit possible, all in just 30 days.
Think creatively, think innovatively, and most importantly, think fun! You can do whatever you like to raise funds, as long as it’s safe and legal.
Join the challenge between 8am on Saturday 7 February 2026 and 11:59pm on Sunday 8 March 2026.
Why should you get involved?
Along with it being a fantastic opportunity to build teamwork, develop entrepreneurial skills and enjoy a little friendly rivalry, you’ll be raising vital funds for St Leonard’s Hospice. There are also a whole host of other benefits to taking part, too:
- It’s cost-effective
- It fulfils corporate social responsibility commitments
- It shows your local community that you care
- It offers networking opportunities with other like-minded people from the area
- It gives you access to support and information from a professional fundraising team
Are you up for the challenge?
For more information and to register your team place, please complete the form below or contact our Corporate Partnerships Development Fundraiser, Annie Keogh:
Tel: 01904 777 767 or 07778 482 930
Email: annie.keogh@stleonardshospice.org.uk
The challenge concludes with a celebratory awards ceremony on Thursday 2 April 2026 at the Delta by Marriott in York, where prizes will be awarded for:
- Team that raises the most profit
- Community Choice Award: Voted for on social media
- Outstanding team member: One team member, nominated by their peers, will be recognised on the awards night.
- Innovation Award: Presented to the team with the most creative fundraising idea, as judged by Gillian Robson, co-founder of Tancream, who successfully secured investment from two Dragons on Dragons’ Den in 2019.
Looking for some inspiration to get started? Why not link your challenge to a significant date coming up?
February to March:
- 7-8 February 2026: York Ice Trail (Enchanted City theme)
- 14 February 2026: Valentine’s Day
- 16-22 February 2026: Jorvik Viking Festival (Europe’s largest Viking festival)
- 17 February 2026: Chinese New year
- 17 February 2026: Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
- 1 March 2026: St David’s Day
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