The UK Rock Challenge is the British arm of the Global Rock Challenge. The Rock Challenge is an anti-drug and crime-prevention that takes the form of a friendly performing arts competition for schools and colleges. Originating in Australia in the 1980s, it reached UK shores due to Inspector Mark Pontin of the Hampshire Constabulary visiting the country 1995: being so impressed by the event Inspector Martin persuaded the Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary to introduce it into their area of the UK. The first UK event took place in Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth in 1996 involving 11 schools and around 750 young people; since then, Rock Challenge has expanded into many areas across the UK; in 2013 45 events are planned.
All the events in the UK are funded by the Be Your Best Foundation (Registered Charity Number 1077291), a non-profit charity set up by the creators of the Rock Challenge in the UK who source funding for the events across the UK.'
Read more about UK Rock Challenge: The Event, The Rock Challenge Message, Concept, History and Australian Origins, Competition Format, Events and Venues, Sponsors, Results, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, See Also, External Links
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