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The Peak District is a diverse natural resource right on our doorstep: the 16,267 square kilometres of the UK’s 15 wild and wonderful National Parks. And they’re being discovered by a growing number of people and communities, thanks to the dedicated charities, volunteers and supporters who protect and promote them.

We are already a key partner with the UK National Parks Foundation, we are turning our footsteps to our local National Park, and encouraging families to do the same.

Here at Spotty Otter we are outdoor enthusiasts frustrated by inadequate kids’ clothing, and based in the heart of the Peak District, we have built a strong reputation and committed following for our fun, functional, bright and hardwearing performance clothing, designed and made exclusively for kids to discover the joy of the great outdoors.

We are already donating 15% of all profits from our dynamic waterproof Forest Ranger and Leader clothing and footwear ranges to the UK National Parks Foundation and Education Travel Fund, we are now proud to be partnering with the Peak District Foundation, helping to introduce, inspire and connect children and young people to nature.

Becoming silver level “Peak Partners”, we are donating £2000 worth of children’s clothing to the Peak District National Park’s Ambassador Schools so that access to the right kit – including waterproofs and wellies – isn’t a barrier to children experiencing the outdoors.

We are also donating 15% of sales from our brand new Spotty Otter Nature Club Boxes to the Ambassador Schools programme, which gives teachers and pupils resources and support to access the countryside as part of primary school education.

Our Managing Director and “Chief Otter” Rob Merrett says: ‘An important part of our continuing National Parks partnership has been encouraging families to explore and enjoy their local “wild back yard”, so it was the natural next step for us too!

‘I might be biased, but I believe the Peak District is the most varied and beautiful of the National Parks - and it’s thanks to the Kinder Scout Trespass that we have National Parks at all. Whatever the Peak District weather, at the weekends, all the team love bundling our kids up in Spotty Otter clothing and striding or splashing out to Dovedale, Ladybower or Mam Tor.

‘Engaging with nature has huge long-term benefits for children’s creativity, curiosity, motivation, self-confidence, mental and physical health, so we’re delighted to be supporting the wonderful Ambassadors programme to introduce more children to these treasures.’

Sarah Slowther, the Foundation’s Fundraising Development Manager, adds; “We’re passionate about people enjoying the Peak District. Our Ambassador Schools programme gives young people the opportunity to connect to nature and learn about caring for our protected landscapes.

“We’re delighted to be working with Spotty Otter so we can inspire the next generation to be Peak District Proud.”

As part of their initiative to encourage everyone to discover their local National Park, families and children across the UK are being encouraged to share pictures and stories from their favourite Park on the Spotty Otter website and social media platforms, taking on the mighty Peak District- if they dare!

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Media Information-

Founded in 2007, Spotty Otter, is an outdoor clothing company, making top-spec, water, wind and weatherproof ultimate fun outdoor clothing, designed and meticulously made exclusively for kids.

Their exclusive collections use top of the range Ottertex® ripstop and waterproof fabric (up to >15,000mm), and are graded to the highest sustainable, cruelty- and harmful-chemical-free independent standards, including Bluesign® environmental standard, and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 confirming 100% harmful substance-free.

Spotty Otter will be donating 15% of all profits from their Nature Club Boxes to the Peak District Foundation Ambassador Schools programme, dedicated to giving teachers and pupils practical resources and support to access the countryside as part of primary school education, plus £2,000-worth of Nature Club boxes.

For more details of the partnership, and Spotty Otter’s National Parks Family Ambassador initiative, www.spottyotter.co.uk or Spotty Otter on Facebook.

For further media information, photographs or interviews, please contact; Indy Dhillon on 07734464060 or indy@spottyotter.co.uk

The Peak District National Park Foundation is the official charity of the Peak District National Park. It raises funds for projects which help to combat climate change, support nature recovery, maintain heritage and habitats and ensure that the National Park is accessible and welcoming to everyone.

Learn more at www.peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk