Take on the Wellies and Wander Challenge
Grab your wellies and help more young children experience the magic of nature this spring and beyond.
The challenge is simple – walk 1 mile a day for 30 days!
By taking part and raising funds, you’ll be helping young children in areas of deprivation experience of joy of the great outdoors.
So many families face real barriers to outdoor play and access to nature, with some areas having 900 children per playground. You can help more children and families build their confidence with the outdoors.
Click the link below to set your JustGiving page up and start your challenge! Once you’ve signed up, our fantastic fundraising team will be in touch to send you your fundraising pack, where you will find all the information about the challenge, including our nature bingo card to take out on your walks.
From birds and insects to daffodils and puddles, there’s so much to discover on your doorstep. So what are you waiting for? Set up your JustGiving page and make a difference to the lives of young children in communities across the UK.
Why this is important
At Groundwork, we believe all children deserve the chance to play, explore and thrive in safe outdoor spaces, no matter where they live.
Wellies in the Woods does just that – by bringing outdoor play and learning to young children and their families in communities in need of extra provision across the UK. Creating a safe space where families can connect, learn, and grow, together.
Through storybook-inspired sessions in local parks, woods and outdoor spaces, the programme helps children to build their confidence, improve early development and form a lasting connection and appreciation with nature, alongside improving literacy skills and encouraging reading.
You have the power to make this a reality for more children. Every penny raised goes towards giving children a better start in life.
- £10 could purchase books and play equipment
- £30 could purchase wellies or other outdoor protective clothing
- £200 could sponsor a family to participate in Wellies in the Woods over eight sessions
- £700 could help us to upskill 20 childcare professionals across the country to deliver sessions
- £3,000 could allow 12 families to participate in a Wellies in the Woods eight-week course
The life changing impact of reconnecting families with nature.
“Wellies in the Woods teaches children about outdoor life and not be afraid of picking up bugs or getting their fingernails dirty.” – Mandie
“Wellies in the Woods showed me that there was so much more that we as a family could do to encourage outdoor fun and play.” – Matthew
“We now spend much more time together and do regular crafting at home. Wellies has made us a family again.” – Vicky
Ready to step into nature? Grab your wellies and let’s get wandering!
Don’t forget to share your photos and fundraising fun via social media using #WelliesWanderChallenge and tagging Groundwork or by email where we will celebrate your fundraising fun in our monthly newsletter.
Thank you for helping more children thrive in nature.
Have a question?
If you have any queries about Wellies and Wander or would like to talk about future fundraising ideas, please get in touch below.
How to pay in donations
You can pay-in offline funds via our online donation form below, where you can also donate to Groundwork all-year round.