Simply crowned AFPA Trust BIG Darts 2026 champions

The darts were flying and the atmosphere was electric last night as industry professionals gathered for the AFPA Trust BIG Darts 2026, an action-packed evening of friendly rivalry, networking, and meaningful charitable impact.

After a thrilling final, Simply Asset Finance emerged victorious, taking 1st place and securing £3,000 for their chosen charity, Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

Their team – Andy Dunt, Richard Chadwick, Thomas Fay, Christopher Hardy, Michael Combey and Craig Smith – delivered a standout performance, winning in style against fierce competition.

Reward Funding were close contenders, claiming 2nd place and earning £2,000 for Women’s Aid Federation of England. Congratulations to Robert Still, Richard O’Brien, Harry Margetts, James Cassidy and William Avrili CeMap for an impressive run to the final.

3rd place went to a combined team from VitrX and InnoVent, who are donating their £1,000 prize to Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.

Reflecting on the event, Robert Taylor, Chair of the AFPA Trust, said:

“The BIG Darts event is all about bringing our industry together in a fun and relaxed way while raising money for causes that genuinely matter. Last night showed the best of our community — competitive spirit, generosity and real camaraderie. We couldn’t be more proud of everyone who took part.

“A special thanks to Kris Turner who has worked tirelessly to make the night a success.”

The room was buzzing with teams and supporters from across the finance and technology communities, including Propel Finance, LTi Technology Solutions, Resilient Management Solutions, PayTek Payments Funding, Paragon SME Lending, Haydock Finance, Woodhurst, VitrX, InnoVent, Reward Funding, Simply Asset Finance, Catfoss Finance Limited, VAMOS, Alfa, Odessa, Verifi Asset Protection, Calcemy and more.

AFPA Trust extends a huge thank you to the BIG Darts Sponsors – LTi Technology Solutions, Propel Finance, and Paragon SME Lending – whose support made the evening possible.

With big throws, big laughs and big charitable wins, the AFPA Trust BIG Darts 2026 delivered on every front. The countdown to next year has already begun, and if last night is anything to go by, the competition will only get sharper.

Find out more about 2026 AFPA Trust events here.