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…

RedNoseDayRed 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.

Peppa15Peppa 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 wiggle2children, 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.

PyjamaramaPyjamarama 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.

WearItWildWear it Wild for WWF
Friday, June 7
The world’s leading independent conservation organisation is asking people in workplaces, schools and homes across the country to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing in order to raise money to help protect our incredible world.  “Get fierce for your world.”

BigToddleThe Big Toddle for Barnardo’s
June 24th-30th, 2019
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.

CiNChildren in Need
November
BBC’s Children in Need has raised more than £950 million to change the lives of disadvantaged children and mascot Pudsey Bear fronts the annual telethon which features the stories of both those who benefit from the fundraiser as well as the young people who help to raise the funds.
SantaRun
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.

BlissLittleHeroesBliss 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 againsttoddlewaddle 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.”

dendayDen 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.