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.
Why choose Rainbow Trust as your charity
“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.
How you can support Rainbow Trust
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Make a gift
You may choose to focus your funding on a specific project or allow us to use your gift in our areas of most need.
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Giving your time
Whether you can give pro-bono support or could introduce your networks to Rainbow Trust, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss.
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Attend a Rainbow Trust special event
We have a variety of events from race nights and gala dinners to webinars and breakfast meetings with experts in their field.
Contact the events team
Contact us
If you would like more information about a funding partnership with Rainbow Trust, please email or call Emma Buttle-Smith, Philanthropy Manager [email protected] or 01372 220036
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