Family support

The increased pressures on families caring for a life-threatened or terminally ill child during the current cost-of-living crisis are revealed in a survey conducted by Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity...

At Rainbow Trust our vision is that every family in the UK who has a child with a life-threatening illness receives the support they need. It has long been a strategic priority for us to grow Rainbo...

Very shortly after Zak joined Rainbow Trust in 2011, he started supporting Ruby’s family when she was four years old. Ruby’s mum, Lauren, had learnt during her pregnancy that she suffered from the hea...

Shelly shares what a typical week is like working as a Family Support Worker at Rainbow Trust. Monday Today was an office day. I had a team meeting with colleagues, did some much needed admin, con...

Every September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. As a charity supporting children with life-threating or life-limiting conditions, we support a number of children diagnosed with cancer. 32% of ch...

A bereaved Dad is fronting a fundraising campaign for Rainbow Trust, as we provided vital support during his daughter Annie’s short life. Mike is sharing his emotional story about Annie and the supp...