Children invited to take on pancake challenge

Schools, youth groups and families across the South West are invited to mark Shrove Tuesday by raising funds for vulnerable children and young people with a pancake-themed challenge.

Action for Children is holding its first national Great Pancake Challenge this year – and the charity wants children aged 7-11 years old from across the South West to join the fun by holding sponsored flips, stacking tall towers, decorating, or creating their own unusual pancake activities.

Brigitte Gater, UK West Director of Children's Services at Action for Children, said:  “Every child who takes part in this year’s Great Pancake Challenge – whether in schools, youth groups or at home – will be helping us to make a life-changing difference to vulnerable and neglected children and young people across the South West and the UK.

“It’s also a good excuse to have lots of pancake-themed fun, so please get in touch to find out more!”

Events can be held on Shrove Tuesday on 17 February, or on another date if more convenient.

Action for Children will be supporting participants every flip of the way through a special pancake activity pack including leaflets, balloons, stickers and sponsorship forms. Local fundraisers will be on hand to offer support for events, and there will be a special certificate for schools
and youth groups taking part.

For more details and to register for the Great Pancake Challenge, please call Action for Children’s supporter care team on 0300 123 2112, email ask.us@actionforchildren.org.uk or visit www.actionforchildren.org.uk.