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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 moreYour donations are urgently needed to provide support for more families with a seriously ill child. Help more families in need today.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
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 pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker, giving them practical and emotional support.
Find out moreWe support the whole family including parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters and grandparents.
Find out moreBy donating to us, you are helping us support families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Donate todayIt 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.
Donate nowChoose a challenge, pledge your birthday or let us inspire you with some great fundraising ideas.
Fundraise nowJoin our friendly volunteer team and help make a difference to families who have a seriously ill child.
Volunteer now'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'
Read more‘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.'
Read moreWilliam has undergone two kidney transplants: He has one kidney donated from his mother and one from his father.
Read more8 Sep 2024: Shown live on the BBC, the Great North Run creates an incredible atmosphere and a very memorable day for all involved.
Sign up22 Sep 2024: The hugely popular Vitality London 10,000 starts on The Mall, going out through Trafalgar Square to the City of London, before
Sign up now23-25 August 2024: CarFest, UK’s biggest family fundraising festival! Enjoy music, car stunts, activities, and celebrity appearances.
Buy ticketsRainbow Trust welcomes the news that the Children’s Wellbeing Bill will put children and their wellbeing at the centre of the education and children’s social care systems.
Read more“Following the outcome of the General Election, Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity welcomes the Rt Hon Keir Starmer MP to his new role.”
Read moreRainbow Trust Children’s Charity’s retired Director of Care, Anne Harris, has been made an MBE for Services to Seriously Ill Children and their families.
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