Toddlers in Cornwall raised £3,940 for Barnardo’s, the UK’s oldest and largest children’s charity, during last summer’s animal-themed Big Toddle.

Children dressed up as animals such as tigers and giraffes and took part in a half-mile walk to raise money for vulnerable children. Nurseries and parents are now signing up to take part in this year’s Big Toddle, which runs from June 19 to 25 and has the theme of colours.

The Big Toddle is marking its 20th anniversary this year by teaming up with Teletubbies, which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since 1997, the Big Toddle has raised £14.5 million.

Barnardo’s regional director Hugh Sherriffe said: “A huge thank you to everyone who will be taking part in this year’s Big Toddle. Last year the event raised almost £600,000 which is helping to transform the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK."

To find out more and to register for Barnardo’s Big Toddle, visit bigtoddle.org.uk, Facebook/BigToddle or follow @BigToddle.