LYMM-based Kids Planet Day Nurseries CEO Clare Roberts OBE has helped raise £59,500 for the UK charity Girls Out Loud after completing a six-day trek through Jordan to the city of Petra.
The money raised from the self-funded expedition will provide career-changing support for teenage girls across the UK through mentoring and confidence building programmes.
The Girls Out Loud foundation is dedicated to empowering young women to find their voice, giving them the confidence to ask for help, seek motivation, or change challenging behaviour patterns.
Clare joined a team of 18 supporters covering 100 kilometres of canyons, mountain passes and open desert, before finally descending into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra. The route tested physical and emotional resilience – fitting to Girls Out Loud’s mission of helping young women navigate the challenges of adolescence with confidence and self-belief.
Clare, CEO of national nursery group Kids Planet, said “Taking on the Petra trek was one of the most challenging and uplifting experiences I have ever done. I chose to self-fund the journey because I wanted every penny raised to go directly to Girls Out Loud and the incredible work they do with teenage girls. Walking through the desert each day reminded me just how important resilience, confidence and strong role models are. Knowing that our efforts have helped raise more than £50,000 is truly humbling, and I’m grateful to everyone who supported us along the way.”
The group’s fundraising total now exceeds £50,000 and will directly support Girls Out Loud’s nationwide work with girls aged 13 to 16, including its flagship Big Sister–Little Sister mentoring scheme and in-school interventions. At a time when the pressures facing teenage girls are greater than ever, the funds raised will enable more girls to access structured support and positive female role models.
As CEO of one of the UK’s largest nursery groups, Clare recognises that developing confidence and character begins long before secondary school, and that sector-wide engagement in charitable initiatives can help strengthen outcomes for future generations.
Clare is continuing to encourage local communities, businesses and sector colleagues to learn more about Girls Out Loud and consider supporting its work, particularly as demand for its programmes continues to grow.
Every penny raised could give a young girl courage and inspiration for their future. If you can, donate using this link
