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  • Emotional and practical support

    Emotional and practical support

    We are the leading organisation providing emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness.

    What we do
  • No parent should outlive their child

    No parent should outlive their child

    We believe that families should not have to cope alone. Our Family Support Workers provide support to the whole family 24/7, for as long as they need it.

    Meet the team
  • We are there for as long as is needed

    We are there for as long as is needed

    From diagnosis through treatment and beyond, we are there every step of the way. Help us be there for more families.

    Support families

What we do and where

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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.

Read more about our impact

Meet the team

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Here's how your money helps

  • For families

    For families

    24/7 support for families across the country, from diagnosis and beyond.

  • For siblings

    For siblings

    Emotional support for the brothers and sisters of seriously ill children.

  • At home

    At home

    Practical and emotional support to families at home - both in person and virtually.

  • At hospital

    At hospital

    Supporting families with hospital stays, appointments and admissions.

  • With transport

    With transport

    Providing safe transport to vital medical appointments and hospital visits.

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