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Find out moreLara received a new heart after a 16-month wait.
At just five years old, Lara’s heart was functioning at only 10%. While she waited for a heart transplant, her family faced 16 months of uncertainty and hospital life.
Rainbow Trust Family Support Worker Jen was there throughout – supporting Lara, her little brother Jude and their parents when they needed her most.
Read Lara’s story and discover how your support can help families with a seriously ill child.
Meet Rowan and Annie
When Rowan and Annie aged three were diagnosed with a rare cancer-like condition just 10 days apart life became a constant cycle of hospital visits, chemotherapy and exhaustion.
“Rainbow Trust was a proper lifeline for us and has been the most valuable encounter we had in our treatment, to be honest. Family Support Worker Kirbi became our backbone.”
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What we do
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Why we help
In England, there are over 86,000 children with life-threatening conditions.
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How Rainbow Trust helps
Rainbow Trust pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker, who provide practical and emotional support.
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We support the whole family
We support the whole family including parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters and grandparents.
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How you can support us
By donating to us, you are helping us support families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
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Hear from the families we support
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Finley's Story
'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'
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Luke's Story
Family Support Worker Monica has helped with Luke’s anxiety and lack of confidence.
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Layla's Story
After Layla’s family were thrown into crisis, Family Support Worker Brodie’s help meant they didn’t have to cope alone.
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Latest news
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New Prime Minister urged not to overlook families with a seriously ill child
We warmly congratulate Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister.
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Rainbow Trust Responds to Kings Speech May 2026
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity welcomes the proposal of the NHS Modernisation Bill and the Education for All Bill
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14-year-old Luke, from Durham, fronts national CarFest campaign
Luke has just been announced as an ambassador for CarFest’s annual Do More Good Week, a campaign shining a light on the real-life impact of funds raised through the festival.
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How you can help
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It 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.
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Rainbow Trust marks 40 years of support
In 2026, Rainbow Trust celebrates 40 years of supporting families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. What began as one act of compassion has grown into a nationally recognised service, delivering wraparound practical and emotional support to families caring for a seriously ill child.
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