Why we help
In England, there are over 86,000 children with life-threatening conditions. Families face the possibility of loss and daily struggles.
Find out moreRainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
What we do
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How Rainbow Trust helps
Rainbow Trust pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker, giving them practical and emotional support.
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We support the whole family
We support the whole family including parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters and grandparents.
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How you can support us
By donating to us, you are helping us support families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
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Rainbow Week
Join us for a week bursting with colour and fun and activities, from 26 May to 2nd June.
Rainbow Week is encouraging everyone across the country to join our fun-filled fundraising activities over May half-term.
Get involved and raise vital funds for families with a seriously ill child who need your support now.
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Rainbow Adventure Trail
A fun day out for all the family. Join the Rainbow Adventure Trail, a family friendly walk, with two locations to choose from this May.
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Slow Running Club
Rainbow Trust is holding its inaugural Slow Running Club event and needs your support to #embracethepace.
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Great Rainbow Bake
Bake on your own and donate or get together with others and plan a bake sale. All to raise money for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity.
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How you can help
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Donate to Rainbow Trust
It is only thanks to your donations that we can give life-threatened children and their families expert support for as long as they need it.
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Fundraise for Rainbow Trust
Choose a challenge, pledge your birthday or let us inspire you with some great fundraising ideas.
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Volunteer for Rainbow Trust
Join our friendly volunteer team and help make a difference to families who have a seriously ill child.
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Hear from the families we support
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Finley's Story
'There’s someone there for you to talk to, who’s willing to help and is just really adaptable. Laura understands what it’s like'
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Mya Ela's Story
‘Jaimie has been my absolute rock to be honest. I would feel so lost without her. She has made such a big difference to our lives.'
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William's Story
William has undergone two kidney transplants: He has one kidney donated from his mother and one from his father.
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Take part in an event
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Great North Run
8 Sep 2024: Shown live on the BBC, the Great North Run creates an incredible atmosphere and a very memorable day for all involved.
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Vitality London 10000
22 Sep 2024: The hugely popular Vitality London 10,000 starts on The Mall, going out through Trafalgar Square to the City of London, before
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RideLondon-Essex 100
RideLondon is a challenge not to be missed! Enjoy cycling the closed roads of London and Essex, whilst taking in the sites of the capital.
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Latest news
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Last Place Finisher Fred Wins Hearts (and Raises Money) for Rainbow Trust
The 2024 London Marathon wasn't just about who crossed the finish line first. For 75-year-old Fred, it was about the determination of a man dedicated to making a difference.
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Response to Together for Short Lives report on children’s palliative care
Rainbow Trust welcomes the report from Together for Short Lives which highlights the desperate postcode lottery of care families can face at the end of their child’s life.
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The Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme reaches one-year milestone
The Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme in North West England has reached its one-year milestone, supporting over 128 families across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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