Aug 05, 2025
The Old Station Nursery is delighted to share that an incredible £8,319 was raised in July across its nurseries and support office in support of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, which provides vital emotional and practical support to families caring for a seriously ill child.
Nurseries across The Old Station Nursery hosted a wide variety of creative fundraising activities throughout July, bringing in over £8,000 towards their total fundraising goal of £10,000.
From rainbow dress-up days and bake sales to sports challenges and themed weeks, each setting brought energy and imagination to the cause. Highlights included a staff-sponsored 16km swim by hdc Nursery Dartmouth, raising £500; Sixpenny Day Nursery’s colourful Rainbow Week, which raised £433; and The Old Station Nursery Marlow’s rainbow-themed activity day, bringing in £421. The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne stood out with a unique forest school art gallery created by the children, where families donated for entry and refreshments, raising £239. The support office team also contributed £561 through a lively sports day and bake sale.
The group is incredibly proud of the creativity and energy shown by every nursery team and hugely grateful to the families and staff who gave so generously. The July total marks a significant step towards the group’s £10,000 fundraising goal, with another fundraising month planned for November.
“This has been a fantastic team effort, and I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved together,” said Adelle Taylor, CEO of The Old Station Nursery. “Raising over £8,000 in four weeks is a huge achievement and a real testament to the passion and generosity of our teams and families. Every event, big or small, helped make a real difference for a cause that’s close to our hearts.”
The fundraising month reflects the group’s ongoing commitment to building strong communities, both within and beyond nursery walls, and supporting meaningful causes that reflect their ethos of community, connection, and contribution.
Rainbow Trust’s mission to support families through the most difficult of times is one that deeply resonates with The Old Station Nursery, and this month’s efforts stand as a testament to the difference that can be made when communities come together.