Children’s charity, Barnardo’s, have announced their annual Big Toddle will take place between Monday, June 9 and Sunday, June 15 this year.
The sponsored walk is designed for under-fives and aims to raise money for children in need of additional support across the UK.
Moving Mindsets in Morecambe offers early support for emotional wellbeing and Lancashire Supported Lodgings in Lancaster supports vulnerable young people who are leaving care or homeless with accommodation. Both services receive funding from Barnardo’s.
Toddlers who attend childcare or a playgroup may already be signing up to take part with their setting, but there is also the option for your child to fundraise as an individual.
Barnardo’s states that:
- £10 could pay for toys and games for a child’s play therapy sessions.
- £25 could cover school essentials or activities to promote mental and physical wellbeing.
- £240 could help feed a family for a month and make sure their children have breakfast before they go to school.
- £800 could provide specialist support for a family struggling to make ends meet to access longer term financial advice.
Parents and carers can sign up their little ones for the 2025 Big Toddle here.
Author: Michelle Livingstone
Founder and Director of Parenting Up North.
