💙 Celebrating Our Champions: Fundraising for Scottish Children’s Health Week

As Scottish Children’s Health Week (SCHW) draws to a close today, we’re reflecting on a week filled with creativity, connection, and care. From 1–7 September, children, families, schools, and communities across Scotland have come together to celebrate the health rights of children and young people under the theme #MyHealthMyRights and #BeMoreBear.

This week has been a powerful reminder that every child has the right to the best possible health—and that together, we can help make that right a reality.

At the heart of this purpose are our wonderful funders, supporters, and volunteers, whose generosity fuels everything we do. Their belief in our work allows us to reach children and families with resources, programmes, and advocacy that truly make a difference. Today, on Sunday 7 September, we shine a spotlight on these champions and invite you to join them by fundraising for Children’s Health Scotland.

🌟 Why Fundraising Matters

Every penny raised helps us deliver vital support to children and young people living with health conditions. Whether it’s a £1 donation that contributes to creative resources or a £50 gift that provides a Home Pack for a child starting our Self-Management Skills Programme, your support creates real impact.

Here’s what your fundraising can help us achieve:

£25 provides a vulnerable family with a Play and Information Pack, filled with activities and reassurance.
£50 delivers a Home Pack to a child, supporting their emotional wellbeing and helping them feel connected and strong.

These packs are more than just materials—they’re lifelines of hope, empowerment, and care.

🐻 Inspired by #BeHelpful

Sunday’s theme is #BeHelpful, and what better way to embody that than by fundraising? The SCHW Activity Book offers brilliant ideas to get started:

Bake Sale: Whip up some sweet treats and host a bake sale with friends or classmates.
Sports Day: Organise a fun-filled day of races, obstacle courses, or a sponsored walk.
Dress Like a Superhero: Celebrate bravery and raise funds by dressing up as everyday heroes—nurses, firefighters, or even your own family members.
Dance-a-thon: Put on your favourite tunes and dance for donations. Happiness and health go hand in hand!

These activities are not only fun—they’re meaningful. They bring communities together, spark joy, and raise awareness of children’s health rights.

💌 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Funders and Partners

We couldn’t do this without our incredible funders. Their support through grants from ALLIANCE, THE ROBERTSON TRUST, CORDIS CHARITABLE TRUST, SPIFOX, HUGH FRASER FOUNDATION, POSTCODE LOTTERY, DR GUTHRIE, CHILDREN’S AID SCOTLAND, CASH FOR KIDS, SOUTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE NATIONAL LOTTERY and the CYPFEIF and ALEC Fund from the Scottish Government, enables us to continue our work with confidence and compassion.

We also thank our seven amazing partners within the 2025 ACTIVITY BOOK for their creativity, generosity, and commitment to children’s health and wellbeing:

Girlguiding Scotland
YouthLink Scotland
Relax Kids
Glasgow Science Centre
Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
Edinburgh Zoo
Spider Arts

Their contributions help us create engaging resources like the SCHW Activity Book, which empowers children to explore their rights through play, reflection, and fun.

💬 Real Voices, Real Impact

Our My Health, My Rights Charter, created by children and young people themselves, is a testament to the power of listening. It reflects their voices, priorities, and dreams for a healthier Scotland. Fundraising helps us amplify these voices and ensure their rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled. When you fundraise, you’re not just raising money—you’re raising awareness. You’re helping children understand their rights, feel heard, and thrive.

📣 How You Can Get Involved

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, young person, or community member, there’s a way for you to help:

Choose a fundraising activity from the SCHW Activity Book or come up with your own creative idea.
Spread the word on social media using #MyHealthMyRights and #BeMoreBear.
Get in touch with our team at fundraising@childrenshealthscotland.org for support, ideas, or to share your plans.
Donate directly at www.childrenshealthscotland.org.

💖 Let’s Make a Difference—Together

Scottish Children’s Health Week is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action. By fundraising, you become part of a movement that champions health rights, nurtures wellbeing, and builds a brighter future for Scotland’s children.

👉 So here’s your challenge: pick one idea, take one step, and make one difference. Whether it’s a bake sale, a sponsored walk, or a simple donation—your action matters.

Let’s be helpful. Let’s be hopeful. Let’s be heroes.

Start your fundraising journey today and help us ensure every child in Scotland has the right to the best possible health. Thank you for standing with us.