Catriona Taylor, Author at Child Growth Foundation

Our SEA LIFE Manchester Meet Up

by Catriona Taylor | Dec 21, 2025 | Events, Meet Ups, News, Support

Fin-tastic Meet Up at SEA LIFE Manchester

In November we hosted our final Meet Up of 2025, and had such a wonderful trip to SEA LIFE Manchester with our child growth community. Thanks to everyone who made it such a fin-tastic trip – roll on 2026 and our next series of Meet Ups!

Thanks to Merlin’s Magic Wand Children’s Charity we’ve been able to offer tickets to eligible families through their Magical Days Out opportunity, allowing the CGF to share this brilliant Meet Up opportunity with our members and the wider child growth community in 2025. They’ve kindly provided tickets for our Meet Ups at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in May, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham in August and this trip to SEA Life Manchester.

Read more about our Meet Up events here.

New infographic – Top tips: Travelling with Medication – From parents, for parents

by Catriona Taylor | Nov 27, 2025 | From Parents, For Parents, Infographics, News, Support

We’re excited to launch our latest infographic: Top tips – From parents, for parents – Travelling with medication

The infographic, below, is part of our From parents, for parents range where parents and carers share their suggestions based on their own experiences on a range of topics we are approached for support with, such as injections, approaching GPs about growth concerns, dealing with comments about your child’s size, and this newest infographic on travelling with medication.

Thanks very much to the parents and carers in our community for sharing these below suggestions to support others.

You can read or download our infographic as a PDF here or access as an image here. To see our full range of infographics, including the full From parents, for parents range, visit: childgrowthfoundation.org/infographics.

Your guide to festive fundraising

by Catriona Taylor | Nov 25, 2025 | Fundraising, News, Uncategorized

Our guide to festive fundraising is here 🎄

Inside our free digital Christmas Fundraising Pack, you’ll find everything you need to make your festive fundraising a success – from handy tips and creative ideas to guidance on how to pay in your donations safely and responsibly.

Whether you’re baking mince pies, dashing through a fun run, or hosting a Christmas quiz, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way!

Every pound you raise will help ensure that we can support children, young people, adults and their families with growth conditions and concerns.

Read or download your free pack here.

Anything at all you’d like to discuss or any ideas you’d like to share with us please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team at [email protected] or on 020 8798 2139.

Get your guide

Superstar Royal Parks Half runners

by Catriona Taylor | Nov 23, 2025 | Fundraising, News

Our superstar Royal Parks Half Marathon runners raised over £3,000!

The team of 5 runners ran the 13.1-mile course past some of London’s most iconic locations last month, raising vital funds for our charity’s work – incredible 💙

Royal Parks Half 2025 5 runners collage blue background

Are you ready to take on the fastest zip line in the world?

by Catriona Taylor | Nov 13, 2025 | Events, Fundraising, News

Are you ready to take on the fastest zip line in the world?

We’re calling all thrill-seekers, daredevils, and everyday heroes to join Team CGF and take on Velocity at Zip World – the ultimate adrenaline challenge – all in support of children, young people, adults and their families affected by growth conditions and concerns.

In April 2026 you’ll soar over Penrhyn Quarry in North Wales at speeds of up to 100mph, taking in breath-taking views (if you can keep your eyes open 👀) all while raising vital funds for the Child Growth Foundation.

Please complete our short expression of interest form below. Sign up today and join the adventure.