A welly great cause

Waterproofs & Wellies was partly inspired by Julia Bradbury’s passion for the outdoors, says her sister, Gina Bradbury Fox.

The project, launching in Scotland next month, aims to help all children get outside, irrespective of income and ability.

It costs just £275 to donate 10 sets of waterproofs and wellies to a primary school, and, as Bradbury Fox explains, it’s easy to get involved.

“Anyone can get involved with this and give something important to their community,” she says. “By next month we’ll have donated over 2,000 sets to schools in England and we’re really thrilled to be launching in Scotland.

“Julia and I holidayed in Scotland for years with our parents, and I loved taking my son back here. Crieff was always a favourite destination and of course Julia has filmed here. Just email me direct if you’d like to get involved and I’ll get the ball rolling.”

TV presenter Gemma Hunt, an ambassador for The Outdoor Guide Foundation supporting Waterproof & Wellies, says: “It’s so important for children to be able to explore the great outdoors without anything holding them back.”

To support a school, email gina@ theoutdoorguide. co.uk, or visit theoutdoorguide.co.uk or theoutdoorguide

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