STV Children's Appeal
One in five children and young people in Scotland live in poverty in Scotland, affecting over 220,000 people.
For some, the issue is so acute that some families have to make the heartbreaking decision each day as to whether it is more important to heat their house or sit down to eat.
It was in the face of such frightening statistics that the STV Children's Appeal was launched.
The STV Children's Appeal was launched in 2011 by The Hunter Foundation and STV. They came together to raise funds and to help make a real difference to those who need it most, by providing practical help like food and warm clothes; creating opportunities for training and employability; and enabling social and emotional support.
The STV Children's Appeal works closely with Scotland's leading experts in the field of child poverty, sharing knowledge and expertise with both small community groups and national charities on their experiences of addressing the challenges of child poverty in Scotland.
In just six years the Appeal has managed to raise £13.7 million, allowing us to make 722 big and small awards across all 32 local authority areas in Scotland, providing much needed support to over 62,000 children.
For some, the issue is so acute that some families have to make the heartbreaking decision each day as to whether it is more important to heat their house or sit down to eat.
It was in the face of such frightening statistics that the STV Children's Appeal was launched.
The STV Children's Appeal was launched in 2011 by The Hunter Foundation and STV. They came together to raise funds and to help make a real difference to those who need it most, by providing practical help like food and warm clothes; creating opportunities for training and employability; and enabling social and emotional support.
The STV Children's Appeal works closely with Scotland's leading experts in the field of child poverty, sharing knowledge and expertise with both small community groups and national charities on their experiences of addressing the challenges of child poverty in Scotland.
In just six years the Appeal has managed to raise £13.7 million, allowing us to make 722 big and small awards across all 32 local authority areas in Scotland, providing much needed support to over 62,000 children.
2016 Various ChallengesIn 2016 instead of one big challenge I took part in various events throughout the year. I did the 10 mile Great Edinburgh Run, The Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Speyside Kiltwalks, which were 26 miles each, and then finished the year off with the Pedal for Scotland cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
2015 Coast to Coast Challenge£22,402 Raised
Back on the bike I cycled from Tarbert, Argyll through places like the north of Arran, Ardrossan, Kilmarnock, Eaglesham, Lesmahagow, Lanark, Balerno, Edinburgh, Musselburgh and finishing in Dunbar, East Lothian. The total cycling mileage for 2015 was around 200 miles. 2014 Sean & Jock's Highland FlingIn 2014 I spent 3 days living in campervan with Jock the dog and we travelled along the Great Glen in the Highlands taking part in lots of different challenges set by communities along the route. Challenges included taking part in the Oban Highland Games and climbing Ben Nevis on the summer solstice.
2013 Northern Isles Challenge£13,090 Raised
In 2013 I cycled over 150 miles from Saxa Vord on Unst all the way down to Burwick on the south of Orkney. Along the way I met lots of people and raised lots of money through various events which were kindly organised by many of the residents on the islands. My highlights were being escorted by a Viking Jarl Squad through Lerwick and getting to cycle the full length of Sumburgh runway. 2012 Sean & Jock's STV Appeal Challenge£8,952 Raised
In 2012 I spent months training Jock the dog at agility classes so he could take part in the Scottish Kennel Club agility show at Inglistion in August. I cycled from Glasgow to Edinburgh in one day with Jock in a trailer. The next day Jock took part in the agility show, and gladly he passed with flying colours! All the training was worth it... 2011 Western Isles Challenge£4,432 Raised
Over the course of two days I cycled 130 miles from Stornoway to Lochboisdale. I also hosted numerous fundraising events along the way. |
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