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4.5 Million UK Kids Face Winter Without Outdoor Gear

10/13/2025

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About 4.5 million children in the United Kingdom live in poverty, limiting outdoor time as colder weather approaches.
The Waterproofs and Wellies campaign, supported by the Outdoor Guide Foundation and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), provides outdoor clothing to schools.
Experts say outdoor time can alleviate stress and improve behavior.
A government spokesperson states that efforts to reduce child poverty include free breakfast clubs and an increased minimum wage.

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Story summary

About 4.5 million children in the United Kingdom live in poverty, limiting outdoor time as colder weather approaches.
The Waterproofs and Wellies campaign, supported by the Outdoor Guide Foundation and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), provides outdoor clothing to schools.
Experts say outdoor time can alleviate stress and improve behavior.
A government spokesperson states that efforts to reduce child poverty include free breakfast clubs and an increased minimum wage.