What we do

Our Impact Report

We are delighted to share our Impact Report: Imprints. It is called that because families tell us the imprints or impressions we leave on their lives last forever.

How Rainbow Trust helped Bea and her family

See how we make a difference

Never alone

We provide bespoke support for families who have a child with a serious illness. We offer the whole family support, regardless of diagnosis and are there for as long as a family needs us.

Here, in this short animation, Emily’s mum tells her story about caring for her beautiful daughter who has a life threatening illness. She shares her joy, her struggles and, ultimately, how Rainbow Trust helps her family cope.

Meet the team

Here's how your money helps

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    For siblings

    645 siblings supported, which mean brothers and sisters of a seriously ill child have someone to talk to and the chance to have some fun.

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    Transport

    1897 hours of transport support, including to vital medical appointments, alleviating the stress for exhausted parents.

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    Support

    4051 hours of support given to seriously ill children, including sitting by their hospital bed.

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    For families

    1274 families with a seriously ill child were provided practical and emotional support so they didn't have to cope alone.

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    Bereavement

    60 families were provided with bereavement support, giving them time to talk about their grief and to keep their child’s memory alive.

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    Days out

    138 days out with families, helping them to spend more time together and enjoy much-needed respite.

How you can support us