Philanthropy

Our vision is that every family caring for a child with a life-threatening illness receives the support they need. Thanks to donations from philanthropic supporters, we can provide vital support to families right now and plan our growth sustainably to reach more of the families who need Rainbow Trust’s support.


We would love to talk to you about how you would like to get involved.

Please get in touch.

Grants and philanthropic donations have enabled us to test new approaches to supporting families, to set up teams in new geographical areas and to build important partnerships with health and social care organisations.

Whether you are an individual or a charitable trust, a significant donation to Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity will transform everyday life for seriously ill children and their families and have a lasting impact.

“I cannot endorse Rainbow Trust enough; they are an exceptional Children’s Charity providing timely practical and emotional support to families; giving careful consideration to each family member and their specific needs. I have been amazed at the positive impact the charity has on families to enable them to remain exactly that; a family. Rainbow Trust takes families by the hand and walks by their side on the most difficult of paths”.

Prof John-Paul Kilday, Consultant in Paediatric Neuro-oncology, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Your Impact 

We can match your giving to what matters most to you.

For example:

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    Fund the work of one of our Care Teams

    Making a difference to children and families in a geographical area that holds significance to you.

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    Transport support

    Making it as stress free as possible for seriously ill children to get to their vital hospital treatments and appointments.

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    Family days out

    Supporting families to get out and about, spend quality time together and make precious memories.

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    Emotional wellbeing of young people

    Supporting young people to share their feelings in a safe space so they feel less anxious and alone.

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    Neonatal support for parents

    Supporting parents who are caring for a seriously ill new-born baby.

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    Policy and research

    Advocating for children and families by engaging with policy-makers to raise awareness of challenges they face and influence improvements.

My family is one of so many who have benefitted from the help of Rainbow Trust. Our Family Support Worker was with us through our son’s cancer treatment, his death and afterward. Fiona helped us, held us, and took exquisite loving care of our son. She was there and she made our lives better.”

Rob, Dad to Henry who was diagnosed with a brain tumour, aged one

How your donation can help

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    £6,000

    Could fund thirty families for a year with travel to and from hospital.

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    £12,000

    Could fund a Family Support Worker for three months to help parents who are struggling to cope.

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    £24,000

    Could fund bespoke support for 12 families for one year from their dedicated Family Support Worker.

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    £48,000

    Could fund all the associated costs of one Family Support Worker for a year.

Make a donation

How you can support Rainbow Trust

Contact us

If you would like more information about a funding partnership with Rainbow Trust, please email or call Liz Johnson, Philanthropy Executive [email protected] or 01372 220090

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Donation payment types
Donation payment values.

£5 could provide bereavement support to help a family cope with the death of a child.