Your questions
In order to help make your Big Toddle as easy to organise as possible, we have compiled a list of your most frequently asked questions.
Please email big.toddle@barnardos.org.uk or contact your local Toddle coordinator if you cannot see your question answered below. Alternatively, you can give us a call on 0845 270 9900.
What is the Barnardo’s Big Toddle?
Do you have any ideas about how we can make our Toddle extra special?
What will happen once we’ve registered?
Will my own Toddle be covered by Barnardo’s insurance?
What is the event pack and when will we receive it?
How can we order additional materials?
How can we pay in the money we raise?
How do we keep 25% of the money we raise?
Will we receive acknowledgement that we have paid the money in?
What is the money raised spent on?
Is there someone I can contact if I have more questions?
What is Gift Aid and how can I claim it?
What is the Barnardo’s Big Toddle?
The Barnardo’s Big Toddle is a short sponsored walk for under fives. There are Barnardo’s organised events that take place every summer but you can Toddle when it best suits you. Nurseries, pre-schools, crèches, voluntary groups, childminders and even grandparents all take part.
This Big Toddle has been going for 12 years, and we aim to make this year’s Toddle the biggest, best and most exciting yet. All funds raised go towards our early years projects.
When does it take place?
The Barnardo's Big Toddle runs throughout the summer. Most Barnardo’s organised events take place around June and July. Most people organising their own event also do so around this time. However, you can have your own Toddle at any time of the year, when it best suits you.
How can we get involved?
It’s so easy! You can organise your own Toddle. It’s really flexible: just choose a date that suits you and your group, choose a location, and then register with us. We’ll then send you a fantastic free event pack in the spring.
Alternatively, you can attend one of Barnardo’s organised events.
Do you have any ideas about how we can make our Toddle extra special?
Why not try one of the great ideas below. Perhaps they’ll inspire you into coming up with something unique for your Toddle!
- Toddle at one of our fantastic events
- Finish off with a teddy bears’ picnic
- Toddle around a tricky obstacle course
- Hold a themed fancy dress toddle
- Organise a treasure hunt
- Reward your toddlers with a snack, drink and story at the end - perhaps your local supermarket can help out?
- Toddle around your town, village or other local places of interest
- Join up with other groups for an even bigger Toddle
How can we register?
Alternatively, email big.toddle@barnardos.org.uk or call 0845 270 9900.
What will happen once we’ve registered?
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation letter. You will then receive your free event pack automatically. You will also be sent a letter explaining how you pay your sponsorship money in.
Will my own Toddle be covered by Barnardo’s insurance?
Everyone takes part in the Barnardo's Big Toddle at their own risk. Neither Barnardo’s nor any related or affiliated organisation can have responsibility for any loss or damage which occurs from participation in the event.
It is impossible for us to insure you to do your own Toddle because Barnardo’s are not responsible for the organisation of your day and we cannot monitor the health and safety provision you make.
Please take all reasonable precautions to safeguard the children. Barnardo’s will not be liable for any injury loss or damage which occurs, unless this is due to Barnardo’s negligence.
What is the event pack and when will we receive it?
The free event pack is crammed with great goodies for every child, including medals and stickers. It’s also packed with lots of useful information to help you organise your Toddle. You will receive your event pack in the spring.
How can we order additional materials?
If you have received your event pack and wish to order additional materials, please fill in this form. If the item you need is not listed here email big.toddle@barnardos.org.uk, including your full name, address and your unique ID number provided in your confirmation letter.
How can we pay in the money we raise?
You will be sent a letter explaining how you can bank your money. The letter will include payslips so you can pay directly into any Barclays Bank (in Scotland, please use Bank of Scotland and Northern Ireland use Northern Bank). Alternatively, you can send a cheque made payable to 'Barnardo’s Big Toddle' to: Barnardo’s Big Toddle Team, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 1QG.
How do we keep 25% of the money we raise?
Many groups donate all the money they raise to support vulnerable children in Barnardo's projects. However, if you choose, you can keep up to 25% of the money you raise for your own group or cause. If you keep 25% you will need to retain this before you send the money to Barnardo’s.
Will we receive acknowledgement that we have paid the money in?
Yes - on receipt of payment, you will be sent a thank you letter and an A4 certificate stating how much you have raised.
What is the money raised spent on?
All money raised through the Barnardo’s Big Toddle goes towards our early years projects. These are based throughout the UK, supporting young children and their families.
Is there someone I can contact if I have more questions?
For more help you can call us on 0845 270 9900, email big.toddle@barnardos.org.uk or contact your local Toddle coordinator.
What is Gift Aid and how can I claim it?
All UK taxpayers can claim Gift Aid on their donation. It adds an extra 28% to the value of your donation at no extra cost to you. It’s a fantastic way of boosting your fundraising. Find out more about it in our Gift Aid section.
It was a great day out – plenty of fresh air, space to take a picnic and for the children to run about. I also loved the idea of doing something to help children. The parents were 100% behind it.
Karen Humble, Clifton Childminding Group, Nottingham
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