A pre-school in East Cambridgeshire has launched a fundraiser in the hope of raising £15,000 to restore and revitalise its educational facilities. 

With nearly 50 years of dedicated service, Little Thetford Acorns has long been the foundation where children in the community take their first steps towards a bright future. 

Now, staff are reaching out to friends, families, neighbours and businesses for support in ensuring the continued growth of the pre-school. 

There are exciting plans for the pre-school, including enhancing the outdoor space, introducing a new sensory nature garden and continuing a strong focus on forest school learning, as well as rejuvenating their indoor facilities. 

Ely Standard: With nearly 50 years of dedicated service, Little Thetford Acorns has long been the foundation where children in the community take their first steps towards a bright future. With nearly 50 years of dedicated service, Little Thetford Acorns has long been the foundation where children in the community take their first steps towards a bright future. (Image: Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School)

However, Little Thetford Acorns has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.  

Coupled with continued underfunding from the government, these challenges have stretched their resources to the limit. 

The team has now launched a GoFundMe campaign and is asking members of the public to donate what they can to help.

A spokesperson for Little Thetford Acorns said: “As a charity, Little Thetford Acorns is committed to making their pre-school accessible to every child in the community, regardless of their financial situation. 

Ely Standard: Staff are reaching out to friends, families, neighbours and businesses for support in ensuring the continued growth of the pre-school.Staff are reaching out to friends, families, neighbours and businesses for support in ensuring the continued growth of the pre-school. (Image: Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School)

Ely Standard: Little Thetford Acorns has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Little Thetford Acorns has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. (Image: Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School)

“They heavily rely on donations, fundraising, and volunteers to make this vision a reality.  

They added: “Your generous donations will not only help the pre-school survive but thrive, ensuring that generations of children, families, and staff can continue to benefit from the love and education that Little Thetford Acorns provides. 

“Please share the campaign with your friends and family, as your support can truly make a difference in the lives of the children and the future of the Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School.” 

For those who wish to support in other ways or would like more information about the pre-school, the team at Little Thetford Acorns welcomes your inquiries.  

For more information and to support the campaign, please visit the team's GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/help-little-thetford-acorns.

Ely Standard: There are exciting plans for the pre-school.There are exciting plans for the pre-school. (Image: Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School)

Ely Standard: The pre-school is hoping to restore and revitalise its educational facilities.The pre-school is hoping to restore and revitalise its educational facilities. (Image: Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School)

Ely Standard: Plans for the pre-school include enhancing the outdoor space, introducing a new sensory nature garden and continuing a strong focus on Forest School learning.Plans for the pre-school include enhancing the outdoor space, introducing a new sensory nature garden and continuing a strong focus on Forest School learning. (Image: Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School)