Along with landmarks across Nottingham, Trent Building will be illuminated green on the darkest night of the year in support of the NSPCC’s ‘Walk for Children’ Christmas campaign.

On Wednesday 21 December, the NSPCC is asking people in Nottingham to dust off their walking boots and to get into the festive spirit by taking part in the charity’s Walk for Children.

Walk for Children is a sponsored 5km walk where families, friends and colleagues can get together on the longest night of the year to raise money to support the NSPCC and Childline this Christmas.

Barbara Elsey, NSPCC Community Fundraising Manager for Nottingham, said: “We’re extremely grateful for the support given by all the landmarks here in Nottingham. Together they will help raise awareness of the NSPCC’s Walk for Children campaign. The NSPCC relies on public donations for the majority of its income, which is why we’re calling on people in Nottingham to support the NSPCC and Childline this festive season.

“By joining our Walk for Children, every step participants take and every pound that they raise will help Childline be here for all children, even on the darkest night of the year. Together let’s make a difference.”

In the last year alone, Nottingham Childline has delivered 13,171 counselling sessions to children and young people. At a time that should be magical for all children and young people, Childline counsellors across the UK will receive an average of two contacts every minute about abuse, neglect, self-harm, and anxiety; things no child should have to deal with.

To sign up for Walk for Children and to see a list of local participating landmarks search Walk for Children on the NSPCC website.

For anyone taking part in Walk for Children in Nottingham, please remember to share any photos on social media using #WalkforChildren.