Aug 05, 2025
A colourful sponsored walk and strong community support helped The Old Station Nursery Walsall raise £333 for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, contributing to The Old Station Nursery Group’s fundraising drive.
Children and staff dressed in bright rainbow colours and took part in a Rainbow Sponsored Walk around the local area, collecting stars for every lap completed. Each child received a certificate celebrating their achievement, and even the babies joined in – with little ones walking or riding along in the nursery truck. The children also popped into local shops and the nearby dentist. As a result of their sponsored walk, families generously donated in support of the children’s impressive determination.
These activities brought families, children, and staff together, all while raising funds for Rainbow Trust, which provides emotional and practical support to families who are caring for a seriously ill child.
“It was such a joyful and energetic day, and the children loved being out in the community,” said Tracey Bridgwater, Nursery Manager at The Old Station Nursery Walsall. “Every lap completed was met with so much pride, and it was wonderful to see even our youngest children involved. The support from our families has been incredible.”
The Old Station Nursery Walsall’s contribution forms part of a collective fundraising total of £8,319 raised across The Old Station Nursery Group in July in support of Rainbow Trust.
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 ethos of The Old Station Nursery Group, and this month’s efforts stand as a testament to the difference that can be made when communities come together.