Partou Habergham Day Nursery and Pre-School in Burnley has raised more than £600 for UNICEF after hosting a community fun day for local children and families.
Popular games included ‘Hook a Duck,’ ‘Guess the Bunny’s Name,’ and ‘Guess the Number of Sweets, alongside a raffle and a ‘Wine or Water’ lucky dip where attendees could make a donation to take part.
There were arts and crafts activities to encourage creativity and participation, available for free and set up in a separate area to ensure that all families, including those unable to donate, could take part and enjoy the occasion.
Families were also able to explore a variety of market stalls including Holly’s Resin Creations offering handmade resin products, ‘moo crafts,’ personalised denim jackets, cakes and a book sale with Usborne.
Raffle prizes – generously donated by local businesses including Timeless Fragrance Co, Gebe Luxe, Rawes Grazing, Bellaro’s, Disco Bowl, The Lawrence Hotel, Apothecary, No 81 Indian and Peckish – added excitement and encouraged strong community involvement.
Generous contributions were also received from Tesco Express Reedley, which provided presents for the children, as well as raffle prizes and wine for the event.
In addition to these activities, the Partou Habergham team offered face painting and temporary tattoos, which were donation-based rather than fixed price to remain inclusive, with a nursery photographer on site to take pictures throughout the day.
All funds raised were donated to UNICEF, supporting their vital work in protecting and improving the lives of children around the world.
Lydia Spencer-Plumb, Partou Habergham Nursery Manager, said: “The event linked closely to the curriculum. Children developed their personal, social, and emotional skills through turn-taking, sharing and engaging in group experiences.
“Communication and language skills were supported through interactions with peers, families and staff. Mathematical development was encouraged through activities such as counting money, estimating in guessing games and understanding value.
“The day also helped to build awareness of the wider world, introducing the children to the idea of helping others globally and fostering empathy and kindness.
“As a fundraiser, it was a great success. It brought the community together, promoted inclusivity and provided a meaningful learning experience for the children while raising money for an important cause.”
Last year, Partou – which operates more than 100 settings in the UK – announced an official partnership with UNICEF, the United Nations agency which works to protect the rights of children, provide humanitarian aid and ensure that every child can reach their full potential.
Partou is supporting a portfolio of targeted UNICEF early learning initiatives, ensuring more children have the right to the best possible start in life through support for their health, learning and development.
Samantha Rhodes, Partou Managing Director, said: “Well done to the Partou Habergham team, local families and the wider community in Padiham for coming together in aid of UNICEF.
“The impressive total raised will make a real difference to the lives of children living in the most challenging of circumstances.”
