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This year we are very excited to launch the Norfolk Superhero Fund Helping Get Children Active by supporting the Norfolk Community Foundation’s 'A Better Childhood' programme.
Rise to the challenge and help Norfolk's children live healthier, more active lives
In Norfolk, around 1 in 5 children are leaving primary school obese and 8% of schoolchildren have a mental health need. Meanwhile, local statutory spending on youth services is just £6.50 per head each year - compared to £150 in inner-city Camden. We want to take action to help children and young people become healthier and more active.
Together with the Norfolk Community Foundation, we are creating a unique fund to give children 'A Better Childhood' by creating our own unique Norfolk Superhero Challenge Fund. The fund will, for example, enable us to subsidise or even fully fund club memberships and kit, which would have otherwise been unaffordable, as well as fund much needed coaching and equipment. Did you know that a third of children in the UK can’t swim and the number is growing. This is just one example of how we plan to help.
How are we going to do it?
Twice a year a panel of professionals, community members and Norfolk Superheroes, will select the specific activity providers from a shortlist. The funding will help Norfolk-based charitable organisations across Norfolk get young people active in their community and beyond.
Together, we can create opportunities that inspire the young people in Norfolk who need it most to live healthier, more active lives.
Together with Norfolk Community Foundation, the Norfolk Superhero Challenge has created this Fund and set an ambitious goal of raising significant sums to make a real, lasting impact on the physical health and wellbeing of local children and young people facing significant challenges.
The Foundation’s A Better Childhood mission seeks to provide the building blocks to give young people a better start in life. One vital block is access to sports, outdoor activities, and active hobbies they might not otherwise experience. By contributing towards this Fund, the Norfolk Superhero is laying a foundation to help get children and young people moving through sports and adventures on their doorstep, creating stepping stones towards lifelong healthy lifestyles while also building confidence and skills.
'2025 Participant - How to set up a fundraising page'
To set up your team fundraising page, click on the 'Start fundraising' button on the right of this page. Once you click on the 'Start fundraising' button, follow the instructions. This should only take a few minutes to do.
N.B. Please ONLY set up your fundraising page through this link. Over the last few years, some teams have set their pages up separately and it has proved quite complicated to track their fundraising.
Please get in touch with Norfolk Superhero HQ if you would like any more information or some help with your fundraising.
Thank you to all the wonderful Superheroes and to our loyal sponsors for helping to raise much needed funds and awareness for Norfolk Community Foundation's A Better Childhood Mission!