Host a ‘marvellous picnic’ this summer and help support seriously ill children

Zoe Gater

The Amersham headquartered Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is encouraging families, friends and communities across the UK to host a picnic this summer, helping to raise funds for specialist Roald Dahl Nurses who support seriously ill children and their families.

Launching on Monday 30 June 2026 to coincide with National Children’s Nurses Day, Marvin’s Marvellous Picnic invites people to gather friends, family, colleagues and neighbours for a fundraising picnic in support Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.

Led by Marvin, the charity’s mascot, the campaigns aims to bring communities together while raising vital funds to help establish more Roald Dahl Nurses across the UK.

Participants can download a free fundraising pack, filled with picnic essentials, including invitations, games, a picnic checklist and fundraising ideas designed to help hosts create a memorable event.

Whether it’s a garden gathering, a picnic in the park or an office lunch break, the charity says taking part is designed to be simple and accessible for everyone.

As an incentive, anyone who raises more than £250 will be entered into a prize draw to win an exclusive signed copy of Revolting Recipes, alongside a selection of Roald Dahl-themed prizes.

Sophie Fanning-Tichborne, Director of Fundraising and Communications at Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, said: “Marvin’s Marvellous Picnic is an exciting way to bring people together this summer and do something for an incredible cause.

“Every picnic will directly help to establish more Roald Dahl Nurses, who provide specialist care and life-changing support to seriously ill children and their families when they need it most. We can’t wait to see picnics taking place all over the country this summer.”

Funds raised through the campaign will support the charity’s network of specialist nurses, who help children with complex and lifelong conditions navigate treatment and everyday life.

Roald Dahl Nurses work closely with families, hospitals and healthcare teams, coordinating care, explaining medical information and providing support during particularly challenging times.

The charity’s mission is to ensure that every seriously ill child who needs one has access to a Roald Dahl Nurse, helping families feel more informed, supported and in control.

For more information or to download a fundraising pack, visit roalddahlcharity.org.

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