KidsOut is a multi-faceted national charity based in Leighton Buzzard which provides a range of services to bring about positive changes to thousands of underprivileged and vulnerable children situated all around the UK.
The success of this event prompted Lady Grantchester to offer a one-off grant to any Rotary Club willing to participate in similar outings on the second Wednesday of June.
The National Rotary KidsOut Day was subsequently established, becoming the largest organized outing for disadvantaged children in the UK.
Annually, KidsOut benefits up to 200,000 children through services that include day trips, toy distributions, and educational resources.
Activities include visits to theatres, theme parks, and the seaside, providing opportunities for children to create positive and happy memories.
Since its establishment, the program has reached over one million children, including those facing economic hardship, living with disabilities, or experiencing life-limiting conditions.
Every June, the Rotary Organisation throughout Great Britain and Ireland, together with KidsOut, takes between 20,000 and 25,000 disadvantaged children on a fun day out where they may visit the seaside, theme parks, adventure playgrounds, and zoos.
It gives individuals, companies, and schools the opportunity to buy a toy or fun experience for a vulnerable child or children throughout the year.
In 2024, the charity encouraged people to stop giving Secret Santa gifts and donate to help vulnerable children instead.