In an ideal world, childhood would always be a carefree time. Sadly, we know that’s not the case – many children and young people carry a range of burdens that weigh them down. This is why BBC Children In Need launched The Heaviest Backpack this spring – a campaign that’s focused on helping to lighten their load.
At David Lloyd Clubs, as the official Health and Wellness Partner for BBC Children In Need, we were determined to raise as much money as possible to create positive change for the children and young people across the UK who need it most. And thanks to our wonderful members, that’s exactly what we did!
The results
Over four weeks we ran fundraising events at all our David Lloyd clubs across the UK. Members enjoyed the opportunities to get active, all while raising money for BBC Children In Need. We’re talking everything from family discos to special themed versions of our exercise classes.
Together, we raised over £57,000.
Put that together with the money we raised for the BBC Children In Need November 2023 campaign, and that means we’ve raised over £150,000 to date!
BBC Children In Need 2024: The Heaviest Backpack
The Heaviest Backpack is BBC Children In Need’s 2024 campaign to show how all kinds of burdens can weigh on children’s minds, following them wherever they go. Young people can be affected by a range of issues, whether that’s problems at home, anxiety or anything else.
This 2024 campaign looks at easing these burdens by:
- Raising money to fund local projects that support children’s mental health. BBC Children In Need are currently funding 1,566 projects to the value of £99 million.
- Increasing awareness and opening up a national conversation about young people’s emotional wellbeing
- Providing resources for parents and trusted adults to support children and young people
Find out more
Head to BBC Children in Need’s mental health hub to access a range of resources and information. You’ll find everything from simple activities and conversation starters to help you connect with your children, to resources for young people to help make their challenges feel lighter. And don’t forget to check out the Everyday Magic gallery for a stress-busting, energy-boosting family workout tutorial from David Lloyd Clubs.
You can still donate to this important cause on our JustGiving page.
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