Childhood Day is all about raising funds to keep children safe. In this article, you can find out more about it and what you can do
🎉 Mark your calendars! The NSPCC’s Childhood Day 2025 is set for Friday, 6th June. This annual event is the charity’s national day of action, uniting people across the UK to raise funds and awareness to help keep children safe from abuse .
🌟 What’s it all about? Childhood Day encourages everyone to get involved—whether by moving a mile, volunteering, or donating. The flagship event, the Childhood Day Mile, invites participants to complete a mile in any way they choose: walk, swim, dance, or even a three-legged race! It’s a fun and flexible way to support a serious cause .
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who can take part? Absolutely anyone! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, or just someone who cares about children’s well-being, there’s a place for you. Schools and nurseries can also join in, with access to free resources like lesson plans and activity sheets to make the day educational and enjoyable .
đź’š Why participate? By taking part, you’re contributing to the NSPCC’s vital work, including services like Childline and the Speak Out Stay Safe programme, which have reached millions of children across the UK .
So, lace up your trainers, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make a difference this Childhood Day!
About the NSPCC: A Legacy of protecting children
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has been a cornerstone in child protection since it was created in 1884. It was founded as the London Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children by Reverend Benjamin Waugh, in 1889 it gained it’s national status, to become the only UK children’s charity with statutory powers to intervene in child protection cases and prevent abuse. They do this by:
- Working in schools with their Speak out Stay Safe programme. This teaches kids exactly what they should do if they ever suffer from abuse.
- National helplines
- Research
- Campaigning for change.
- They also run therapeutic services
The NSPCC Supports and advises families. If you need support or advice you can visit their resources here.
đź“ž The NSPCC Helpline đź“ž
NSPCC Helpline: For adults concerned about a child, available at 0808 800 5000 or via email at help@nspcc.org.uk. The voice helpline operates Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm, but emails can be sent anytime .
Childline: A free, confidential service for children and young people, reachable at 0800 1111 or online at childline.org.uk .
How you can Join the fun on childhood day (Yes, even grown-ups can play)
Look, Childhood Day is basically a national excuse to be silly, get messy, and call it “fundraising.” It’s on Friday 6th June 2025, and it’s all about play. That’s right—actual play. No meetings. No chores. Just letting your inner big kid out, all in the name of keeping children safe. Win-win.
So, what can you do?
🎲 Host a Playathon
Challenge accepted! See how long you (and your kids, if they haven’t already rebelled) can keep the games going. Board games, Lego towers, make-believe pirate battles—whatever floats your Nerf gun. Bonus points if you last longer than your kids.
⚽ Put Together a Parents’ Match
Nothing says “community spirit” like a slightly chaotic, overly competitive game of football with your fellow mums and dads. Pro tip: stretch first, hydrate, and maybe don’t slide tackle Dave from No. 42—he’s got a dodgy knee.
đź“Ł Spread the Word Like Confetti
Let people know what you’re up to! Text your mates, shout about it on WhatsApp, maybe even print off a flyer like it’s 1999. And of course, give it the full social media treatment—because if you don’t post a picture of you in a tutu doing hopscotch for charity, did it even happen?
Use the hashtag #ChildhoodDay and make sure the NSPCC sees your glorious effort. They love that stuff—and so do people who might donate!
Because really, what better way to raise money than by playing your heart out for a great cause? So go on—play loud, play proud, and let the world know you’re doing it for Childhood Day.
Find out more and sign up
If you want more information about the event you can visit the NSPCC website and sign up to commit to play. You can be part of raising vital funds for this worthwhile charity on Childhood Day.
Have you got a great idea or two on what to do on Childhood Day? Let us all know in the comments below.
