CHILDREN from 10 nurseries in Berkshire are joining tens of thousands in the UK in taking part in a collective challenge in aid of charity.
More than 31,000 children from 350 Busy Bees nurseries are set to take part in the Big Trike Ride, which will see them collectively trike, bike, or scoot the 874-mile distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Busy Bees partnered with Team GB Olympian Sir Jason Kenny CBE to launch the nationwide fundraising initiative and raise vital funds for BBC Children in Need.
Jason Kenny, the most decorated GB Olympian of all time, has backed the initiative to inspire Busy Bees children and their parents to take part.
It comes as part of a new partnership with BBC Children in Need which launched this year and aims to help every child across the UK thrive.
Money raised during the 2024 appeal will help BBC Children in Need to continue working in communities across the UK, supporting people in family centres, community spaces, youth clubs, refuges, homeless shelters, hospices and helplines.
Sir Jason Kenny said: “It’s an honour to kick-start this mass cycling event. Encouraging young children to get involved in physical activities is something I’m passionate about, and it’s even better that it’s supporting such a worthy cause.
“You never know, there could be a few future gold medallists amongst these toddlers.”
Chris McCandless, Busy Bees Europe CEO, commented: “We’re thrilled to join forces with Jason Kenny for such a meaningful charity and cause.
“We believe in providing every child with the best start in life, so a partnership with Children in Need makes perfect sense for us.
“Hopefully the money raised will help to improve opportunities and lay the foundations for future success for other young people.”
He explained: “We chose to take on this physical challenge to raise much-needed funds while encouraging children across our centres to get active, which plays an important part of their development and wellbeing.
“Having so many children and colleagues in our centres come together to support Children in Need is truly inspiring, and we’re immensely proud of them.
“We look forward to a successful Big Trike Ride and to seeing the positive impact it will have.”
Claire Hoyle, Director of Income, Marketing, and Communications at BBC Children in Need, said: “The Big Trike Ride is a fantastic way to engage children in fundraising while having fun and staying active.
“We are so grateful to the Busy Bees team and their ongoing commitment to raise funds to make life lighter for children and young people across the UK when they need it most.
“We look forward to seeing the incredible efforts of the children and their families attempting to cover the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats.”
More information about how to donate to the Busy Bees Big Trike Ride is available via: Justgiving.com/page/busy-bees-central-enrolments-team-1729518067846
More information about BBC Children in Need is available via: bbcchildreninneed.co.uk
