We all want to make the world a better place for our children to grow up in but why not let them have a go at making it better themselves too? Here are just some of the charitable initiatives that are encouraging their younger supporters to put the fun in fundraising too…
Red Nose Day 2019
March 15th, 2019
“Schools and nurseries helped raise over £5 million last Red Nose Day. Join in the fun in 2019 and help us bake, dance splay and sing our way to an even bigger total… Comic Relief spends the money raised by Red Nose Day to help people living tough lives across the UK and internationally.”
Skellingthorpe May Day 3K
May 5th, 2019
“Run, jog, toddle, crawl or even be pushed in a pram!” An opportunity to raise money for a charity that’s close to your heart.
Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children
May 13th-19th, 2019
Peppa Pig is celebrating her 15th anniversary this year which is quite a huge milestone for a 4-year-old porcine pre-schooler but doesn’t quite match the centenary that 2019 marks for young people’s rights campaigner Save the Children. They’ll both happy to celebrate together in May however when there will be much jumping in muddy puddles in aid of the international charity’s aim to “protect 
children, give them a healthy start and the chance to learn”.
The Giant Wiggle for Action for Children
May 2019
Despite the seemingly endless source of energy the owners of little legs have, they can often tire quickly when walking. Dancing, twirling and jumping, however, are different things entirely. If your mini mover can always be persuaded to get a wiggle on then Action for Children’s charitable collaboration with the Very Hungry Caterpillar is the event for them. And this year, in honour of the many-legged literary insect’s 50th birthday, the first 50 fundraisers to raise more than £200 will win a special gold copy of the Eric Carle classic.
Pyjamarama for Book Trust
Friday, June 7
Book Trust is teaming up with well-loved characters Matilda, Ben and Holly, Horrid Henry and Tracy Beaker to ask children to wear pyjamas for a day and help make sure that no child misses out on a bedtime story.
The Big Toddle for Barnado’s
Date TBC
A sponsored walk for little people raising money to transform the lives of vulnerable children. Warm-up with the Teletubbies and maybe even have a Teletubby picnic after your toddle to replenish your energy.
Lincoln Santa Fun Run and Walk
December 15th, 2019
2,500 Santas will set out on a 3.5km two lap fun run or walk around the historic Bailgate area of Lincoln raising money for local charities. Organised by the Rotary Club of Lincoln Colonia.
Bliss Little Heroes
Any date, any time
The superhero walk raising money for the 100,000 babies born needing hospital care each year is calling for families, schools and clubs across the country to don their masks and capes and walk in celebration of a little hero.
Toddle Waddle against
Meningitis
Anywhere, anytime
“Small steps make a big difference! All children can take part, whether they are in a pushchair, a wheelchair, crawling, waddling or walking! There’s no minimum distance, so go as long or as short as you like.”
Den Day for Save the Children
A date that suits you
“It’s easy – build dens together at school or take part at home, on a date that suits you, and raise money to change children’s lives. The money your den-builders raise will help make sure more children around the world have a safe place to sleep and play.
Do you know of any other fundraising challenge specifically designed for little ones to take part in? Let us know in the comments below.
With the opening few minutes featuring a unicorn fairy and a song from The Greatest Showman, 
Those of us who wouldn’t necessarily recognise the actors from their previous CV entries because our televisions are still stuck firmly on CBeebies can rest assured that each actor throws themselves into their latest stage role with great energy, encouraging as much audience interaction as possible.
We enjoyed the show even more than last year’s production of Aladdin even before we actually ended up in it. With a couple of children at the last minute thinking better of going up on stage to sing with Muddles, Mummy Malpi enthusiastically volunteered her three year old who was equally keen to take the spotlight. What Mummy Malpi hadn’t realised is that this year a parent had to go on stage with their child too! Fortunately for me Muddles was very kind and I’m sure most eyes would have been on Willow, who had borrowed her friend’s Snow White dress to wear for the occasion, and her fellow child volunteer as they confidently joined in with a rendition of 2018’s viral song Baby Shark.
Oh my goodness, how the year has flown! I usually manage to post my where to meet the man in red list in November but the chances to sit with my laptop for any length of time in recent weeks have been few and far between.
With the arrival of December the 1st hundreds of children will have been eagerly tearing open little cardboard doors anticipating the treat behind them whether sweet or otherwise.
Our countdown to Christmas actually started very early this year however as the minis had the honour of being models for 
On December 7th and 8th, children visiting the Lincolnshire Santa set will not only have the opportunity to have their photos taken but they’ll also have the chance to meet the man in red himself at the same time. If you can’t make those two days or your minis are already handing over their wish lists to Father Christmas elsewhere, then Christmas mini sessions are also available on other dates. Winter fairy shoots are available to book until February.
Younger visitors will be able to “get hands on with Christmas craft making, exciting storytelling and seasonal baking”.
Always one to enjoy it when cast members run around the audience, Luke started enjoying a stage adaptation of Tabby McTat even before the characters took to the stage.
