Thank you. That's the message from Barnardo's to the thousands of children who took part in a sponsored walk last summer in aid of the charity's work.

More than £90,000 has been raised towards Barnardo's early-years work for disadvantaged children in the UK from last year's big toddle - a half-mile sponsored walk completed by children under five.

All the money raised will go to Barnardo's local projects, caring for some of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

The charity says that 27 per cent of children in the UK are living in poverty. These children are missing out on decent housing, a positive education, and even safe places to play.

The charity hopes more children will show their support by helping Barnardo's raise more than £1.5million to help give disadvantaged children a better start in life.

Barnardo's Big Toddle 2007 will be supported by Lloyds TSB and will take place in June.

To find out how to take part and the latest news on the 2006 fundraising campaign visit www.bigtoddle.co.uk