We aim to support our members of all ages to live life better with a focus on physical and mental wellbeing and a sense of belonging. We’re extremely proud to be the official health and wellness partner for BBC Children in Need and we want to move together and make a difference by raising as much money as possible to create lasting, positive change across the UK for the children and young people who need it most.

Throughout the next four weeks, there will be a range of super-exciting fundraising events and activities taking place across your/all Clubs and we want you and the whole family to get involved.

We know being active, developing new skills and making friends offers both mental and physical benefits, which helps reduce anxiety and stress and builds much needed resilience in our children. So, let’s move together and make a difference and help support UK Children.

BBC Children in Need are launching ‘The Heaviest Backpack’ to show that heavy burdens, whether it’s anxiety or problems at home, can weigh children down and follow them everywhere. The campaign aims to raise awareness and deliver resources to help parents and other trusted adults relieve some of the burden for these children, and open up a nationwide conversation around children’s mental health.

BBC Children in Need funds projects that are supporting children and young people with positive relationships, creating trusting and safe connections between children and the important people in their lives, like project workers who help to lighten the load and have a transformative effect on their wellbeing, empowering them to tackle some of the toughest challenges in their lives.