NewstrAid Announces Return of Nationwide Scavenger Hunt to Support the UK Newstrade Sector

NewstrAid is delighted to announce the return of its popular Nationwide Scavenger Hunt, an interactive, team-based event taking place across towns and urban centres throughout the United Kingdom. Designed to foster team cohesion and industry engagement, the initiative also plays a vital role in raising funds to support individuals within the newspaper and magazine trade who are experiencing hardship.

Neil Jagger, Chief Executive of NewstrAid, said: “We are really proud to be running this popular event for a second year. It is more than just a game, it’s a chance for people across the sector to come together, strengthen team bonds, and help us raise funds for the charity. Whether you’re based in Manchester, Milton Keynes, or Motherwell, if you’re in a town, you can take part!”

Involving more than 100 participants and 20 teams across the country in 2024, this year’s Scavenger Hunt will take place on Thursday 11^th September and invites participation from teams representing all areas of the newstrade, including publishers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. Each team will take part in a series of structured, app-based challenges set within their local urban area, encouraging both collaboration and creativity in a time-limited format.

Neil Jagger added, “The Scavenger Hunt offers a unique opportunity for people from the industry to get away from their desks and enjoy a bit of competitive fun whilst also directly supporting those in our trade who are facing difficult circumstances right now.”

The 2025 Scavenger Hunt has been sponsored by NewsTeam.

Scavenger Hunt, Thurs 11^th Sept 4.30pm – 6.30pm Event Format and Participation Requirements

• Each team is required to register in advance (£20pp or £100 for teams of 6) and download the Wildgoose ‘Mobile Adventures’ app
• On the day of the event, game instructions will be issued at a 15-minute live Zoom briefing
• Participants will then complete as many challenges as possible within the timeframe
• The event will conclude with a virtual results session via Zoom, sharing highlights from the day.

Registration is now open! Download the flyer https://tinyurl.com/2fff9thk  for more information or contact mail@newstraid.org.uk

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For Media information contact Lindsay Rule; lindsay@newstraid.org.uk

NewstrAid is a charity which aims to provide welfare for people who are, or have been, employed in the selling and distribution of newspapers and magazines in the UK and who find themselves in hardship. This includes their immediate family and dependants who are in need or in distress. The charity has been in existence since 1839 and counts Charles Dickens amongst its past presidents. It celebrated its 185th anniversary in 2024 and was named ‘Charity of the Year’ at the 2023 ACO Awards.  www.newstraid.org.uk