Children across the UK from all walks of life are being given an equal opportunity to take part in a quality-checked activity free of charge for a year via Sponsored Child 2016, a charitable initiative created by KalliKids.com.
Designed to encourage children of all ages on the importance of developing personal interests and engaging in new activities, the annual sponsorship scheme gives youngsters the chance to try new things and learn new skills in anything from swimming and playing the piano, to dance, tennis, mathematics and much more.
Ambassador and former British number one national tennis champion, Julie Pullin, is also supporting the initiative, “All children regardless of circumstance, economic or social status deserve the opportunity to learn new skills. Tennis gave me all sorts of skills from confidence and social skills to wanting to succeed, dealing with adversity, being respectful to others, conflict resolution, positivity and tenacity, as well as some amazing experiences”, she said.
In 2015, 25-year-old Kayleigh Osborne applied for a place with Sponsored Child for her 4-week-old daughter, Sophie, to be sponsored with swim school, after her husband, Dan, was tragically killed in a car accident shortly after their baby was born.
Kayleigh said: “I saw Puddle Ducks swimming club had a taster trial which I went to and loved, but couldn’t afford to commit to the lessons. Someone suggested I apply for a place through the KalliKids Sponsored Child scheme. It went from there. It was an amazing opportunity for me and I was so pleased she was picked.
The scheme is open to all children across the UK and selected children are motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude towards learning and are able to commit to attending the full 12-month activity schedule.
Applications are open now, to enter go to www.kallikids.com for more information.