Charlie's Coaching fundraises for Children in Need

Charlotte Dodd, owner of Charlie's Coaching, organised a fundraising walk for the charity for the second time. 

Charlotte lives in Bardon Mill and her classes are based in the village and Haltwhistle.

She started the business in April and said she aims to offer fitness coaching to families and runs children's classes.

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"I'm a family-oriented, family-focused business," she said. "There are kids' multi-skills classes, I do classes that mums can bring little ones and I have a play area for them while the mums exercise."

Charlotte organised a 20-mile walk on Sunday, October 27 with her clients from Melkridge and past Whitfield to the Twice Brewed Inn.

"Twenty-eight of us set out to do the challenge, most of us completed 21 miles each," Charlotte said. Collectively, they walked more than 500 miles and raised £5,100 for Children in Need.

Children also participated in a 10-day challenge where they completed 500 star jumps throughout the period.

"It was a great community effort. We couldn't have done it without all the sponsors and everyone working together. 

"I've done quite a few things for Children in Need from being younger to now and I just think because I work so closely with families myself, there are a lot of families struggling. There are a lot of kids who don't get what they deserve, so it's a charity that helps such a wide variety of kids in all areas.

"This year was about mental health and at Charlie's Coaching, mental health is massive and something I focus on. Children in Need just seemed the right thing and something we'll keep doing, we're already planning for next year," she added.

Charlotte said she and the group have a 'few ideas' for next year's fundraiser.

"We can't believe the amount we raised, we were never expecting that so everyone's generosity has been amazing." 

Our readers shared pictures of their children dressed up for Children in Need.