World Record Broken. Lives Changed. Together.

It's official... we were a part of it! A new World Record for The Worlds Biggest Music Quiz has been set and we're proud to have played our part (& changed lives) together!

Cash for Kids Day 2026 has been and gone & what a day it was.

 

At Hickory’s, we’ve always believed in playing our part for our local communities, and this year’s Cash for Kids Day gave us another unforgettable chance to do exactly that. As proud official supporters of Cash for Kids, we’re delighted to share that together we’ve now raised an incredible £742,838 through our partnership & we’re still on the road to hitting £1 million.

This year, we wanted Cash for Kids Day 2026 to be our biggest moment yet… and it certainly delivered.

What Is Cash for Kids Day?

Cash for Kids Day is the charity’s biggest fundraising day of the year - a nationwide moment where communities across the UK come together to make a real difference for children who need it most.

Every penny raised supports the Cash for Kids General Grants Programme, helping provide, food & clothing, essential equipment & support, safe spaces & community projects and opportunities for children to learn, play & thrive.

This is about giving children brighter futures and it starts with all of us.

 

The World’s Biggest Music Quiz

This year, Cash for Kids Day was something truly unforgettable. The Cash for Kids team teamed up with Bauer Media and PopMaster, the UK’s most loved music quiz, to bring: The World’s Biggest Music Quiz.

And we’re incredibly proud to say that we were officially part of a Guinness World Record-breaking moment.

An incredible total of £2,103,262 has been raised across the UK all thanks to the support and generous donations on Cash for Kids Day! And, we are extremely proud to have played our part in it.

The previous record stood at 15,225 players, and together, we helped smash it, making history while raising vital funds for children who need it most.

Across our restaurants, teams & guests got involved, bringing incredible energy, creativity & generosity to the day. From team room takeovers to quiz participation, the atmosphere was amazing and it was fantastic to see so many people coming together for such an important cause.

 

Join Us at Hickory’s Smokehouse for a Cash for Kids Quiz Night

We’re keeping the excitement going &  bringin' the fun straight to our smokehouses… Hickory’s style.

In some of our restaurants we’ll be hosting special Cash for Kids Quiz Nights, giving you the chance to take part, soak up the atmosphere & enjoy a great night for an even greater cause.

Participating restaurants:

 

Thursday 30th April

Hickory's Castle Bromwich

Hickory's Cardiff

Hickory's Shrewsbury

Hickory's Leicester

Sunday 3rd May

Hickory's Thornaby

Monday 4th May

Hickory's Horbury

Tuesday 5th May

Hickory's Earlswood

Hickory's Standish

Hickory's Derby

Hickory's Poynton

Hickory's Thornton

Hickory's Southport

Hickory's Gamston

Wednesday 6th May

Hickory's Huddersfield

Thursday 7th May

Hickory's Adel

Monday 11th May

Hickory's Telford

Thursday 21st May

Hickory's Nuthall

Tuesday 26th May

Hickory's York

Wednesday 27th May

Hickory's Gloucester

Friday 29th May

Hickory's Chester

 

Grab your team, test your music knowledge and help us raise funds for children & young people who need it most.

And, of course it wouldn’t be a Hickory’s quiz without some amazing prizes being up for grabs! Including “The Ultimate Hickory’s Experience” for first place, followed by surprises for our runners up.

All quizzes will begin at 7PM & require a £5pp entry fee with all proceedings going directly to Cash for Kids.

Every single entry makes a huge difference. It could help provide warm clothing, a safe place to go, essential equipment, or simply the chance for a child to feel included & supported.

For many families, this support is life-changing and by taking part, you’re not just joining a quiz - you’re becoming part of something much bigger.

 

Last Year We Went Big… But Every Year Gets Bigger & Better!

In 2025, over £1 million was raised in a single day, supporting more than 180,000 children across the UK.

We “walked to Texas” (not quite literally, but we covered every step!) taking on an epic challenge, walking the distance from Hickory’s to Texas in just one day.

1 million steps, 21 restaurants, 10 hours.

So naturally… we’re making it our mission to help Cash for Kids to top it.

Behind the scenes, our teams will also be taking part in the live quiz during the day - joining thousands across the country in this huge shared moment.

Because when it comes to supporting our communities… we go all in.

 

Be Part of It

This is your chance to enjoy an unforgettable quiz experience, support children in your local community, help us reach our £1 million goal & enjoy some smokin' BBQ and refreshing drinks along the way.

So, gather your team, brush up on your music knowledge & get ready to make some noise.

We're on the road to one million pounds. Lets do this!

 

We'd love for you to join us to support this amazing cause! Find your closest smokehouse & book your table today.

Expect big energy, friendly competition & plenty of BBQ favourites along the way.