When my son was diagnosed with cancer, our world turned upside down. Creating Pickle the Penguin<\/em> became a way to bring joy, hope, and a little silliness into a very difficult time.<\/p> Now, I want Pickle to do the same for other children and families \u2014 by sharing stories that make them smile and by giving back.<\/p> <\/p> Our Promise<\/p> <\/p> 10% of all profits from every book and piece of merchandise will go to charity.<\/strong><\/p> <\/p> We\u2019re still finalising which charity partner we\u2019ll work with, but our focus will be on organisations that support children and families going through tough times, just like ours did.<\/p> <\/p> Where We Are Right Now<\/p> <\/p> We\u2019re still a brand-new project, so here\u2019s what\u2019s happening behind the scenes:<\/p> Charity selection:<\/strong> We\u2019re carefully choosing the charity partner(s) that best reflect Pickle\u2019s values.<\/p><\/li> Legal agreements:<\/strong> UK fundraising law requires a simple written agreement with the charity \u2014 we are working on putting this in place.<\/p><\/li> Separate funds:<\/strong> Any profit that should be donated will be kept in a separate account until the partnership is finalised.<\/p><\/li> Transparency:<\/strong> Once the agreement is signed, we will update this page with full details of the charity, how donations are calculated, and regular updates on the amounts donated.<\/p><\/li><\/ul> <\/p> What Happens to the Rest of the Profit<\/p> <\/p> The remaining profit doesn\u2019t just sit there \u2014 it is reinvested directly into building Pickle the Penguin<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/p> That means:<\/p> Funding the next book in the series<\/p><\/li> Creating more silly, fun merchandise<\/p><\/li> Spreading Pickle\u2019s adventures to reach more children<\/p><\/li> Building a platform that can donate even more in the future<\/p><\/li><\/ul> <\/p> Why It Matters<\/p> <\/p> This isn\u2019t just a business \u2014 it\u2019s a mission. <\/p> Stay Updated<\/p> <\/p> We\u2019ll post updates here as soon as we have news \u2014 including the name of the charity partner and the first donation milestone.<\/p> <\/p>"},"textColor":{"id":114244184,"value":"#{feature.text.color}"}}}],"properties":{"direction":{"id":114244149,"value":"column"},"icon":{"id":114244150,"value":null},"title":{"id":114244151,"value":"Our Charity & Purpose"},"textColor":{"id":114244152,"value":"#{feature.text.color}"},"backgroundColor":{"id":114244153,"value":"#{feature.background.color}"},"buttonText":{"id":114244154,"value":null},"copy":{"id":114244155,"value":" When my son was diagnosed with cancer, our world turned upside down. Creating Pickle the Penguin<\/em> became a way to bring joy, hope, and a little silliness into a very difficult time.<\/p> Now, I want Pickle to do the same for other children and families \u2014 by sharing stories that make them smile and by giving back.<\/p> <\/p> Our Promise<\/p> <\/p> 10% of all profits from every book and piece of merchandise will go to charity.<\/strong><\/p> <\/p> We\u2019re still finalising which charity partner we\u2019ll work with, but our focus will be on organisations that support children and families going through tough times, just like ours did.<\/p> <\/p> Where We Are Right Now<\/p> <\/p> We\u2019re still a brand-new project, so here\u2019s what\u2019s happening behind the scenes:<\/p> Charity selection:<\/strong> We\u2019re carefully choosing the charity partner(s) that best reflect Pickle\u2019s values.<\/p><\/li> Legal agreements:<\/strong> UK fundraising law requires a simple written agreement with the charity \u2014 we are working on putting this in place.<\/p><\/li> Separate funds:<\/strong> Any profit that should be donated will be kept in a separate account until the partnership is finalised.<\/p><\/li> Transparency:<\/strong> Once the agreement is signed, we will update this page with full details of the charity, how donations are calculated, and regular updates on the amounts donated.<\/p><\/li><\/ul> <\/p> What Happens to the Rest of the Profit<\/p> <\/p> The remaining profit doesn\u2019t just sit there \u2014 it is reinvested directly into building Pickle the Penguin<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/p> That means:<\/p> Funding the next book in the series<\/p><\/li> Creating more silly, fun merchandise<\/p><\/li> Spreading Pickle\u2019s adventures to reach more children<\/p><\/li> Building a platform that can donate even more in the future<\/p><\/li><\/ul> <\/p> Why It Matters<\/p> <\/p> This isn\u2019t just a business \u2014 it\u2019s a mission. <\/p> Stay Updated<\/p> <\/p> We\u2019ll post updates here as soon as we have news \u2014 including the name of the charity partner and the first donation milestone.<\/p> <\/p>"},"template":{"id":114244156,"value":"feature"},"padding":{"id":114244157,"value":"6"},"fullWidth":{"id":114244158,"value":"0"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":114244159,"value":"#{feature.fullBackground.color}"},"published":{"id":114244160,"value":"1"},"conditions":{"id":114244161,"value":"[]"}}},{"id":4632723,"type":"newsletterSubscribe","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":1,"items":[],"properties":{"padding":{"id":114244185,"value":"6"},"spacing":{"id":114244186,"value":"64px"},"font":{"id":114244187,"value":"#{newsletter.title.font}"},"title":{"id":114244188,"value":"Don't miss out."},"copy":{"id":114244189,"value":"Don't miss out on the latest product launches and updates. 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By buying a book or a T-shirt, you\u2019re helping turn a very personal journey into something that supports other families and spreads joy far beyond our home.<\/p>Pickle the Penguin isn\u2019t just a character \u2014 he\u2019s part of our family\u2019s story.<\/h2>
By buying a book or a T-shirt, you\u2019re helping turn a very personal journey into something that supports other families and spreads joy far beyond our home.<\/p>