‘Recipe for ChildLine’ launched in Rochdale

NSPCC and SPAR launch 'Recipe for ChildLine' in Rochdale

The NSPCC and SPAR have launched ‘Recipe for ChildLine,’ a new initiative to get the people of Rochdale reminiscing, sharing and making their favourite childhood recipes, whilst raising money for the 24 hour helpline for children and young people.

Dishes can range from local traditional dishes, passed through the generations to simple classics that stir up special memories, smells and tastes from childhood.

For every recipe that is uploaded, SPAR will donate £4 to ChildLine, a service of the NSPCC. It costs the NSPCC £4 to answer a call to ChildLine, so every recipe uploaded will make sure there is someone there to answer a child’s call.

Martin Ashton, Head of local fundraising in the North West, said: “Traditional Sunday roast dinner was my favourite meal when I was growing up and every time we cook it now it brings back lots of happy memories of my own childhood.

“Recipe for ChildLine is a really great initiative to get families reminiscing and spending time together, while also helping vulnerable children and young people.

“I hope many more people will get involved and share their favourite recipes.”

Andrew Barnes, Trading and Marketing Director for James Hall & Co Ltd, the SPAR distributor for the North of England, said: “Every family has their favourite food from childhood and we’re on a mission to get them cooking it! Whether you like bread and butter pudding with custard, an old fashioned curry or cottage pie, we want as many people as possible to upload their recipes and share their memories in aid of ChildLine.

“Last year ChildLine counsellors responded to nearly 670,000 contacts from children and young people about a wide range of concerns, including family relationship problems, bullying and physical abuse.

“Today we are asking our customers to help ChildLine be there for any child who needs support.”

The NSPCC and SPAR have been working in partnership for five years and have already raised over £2.5 million to help protect children across the UK.

Funds raised from ‘Recipe for ChildLine’ will allow the helpline to answer many more calls and online messages from worried or upset children and young people.

To upload your favourite recipe from your childhood visit www.spar.co.uk/FoodAndDrink/Recipes/SubmityourRecipe