Emily is 14. Her condition is so severe that her family has been told she could stop breathing at any time.

Families with a seriously ill child are facing heartbreak, worry and uncertainty alone this Christmas. Please donate today: rainbowtrust.org.uk/donate

Our Chief Executive, @zbingley.bsky.social, said:

"We welcome the £80 million for children's hospices but it does not go far enough.”

Read more: rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/rainbow-trust-responds-to-80-million-boost-for-childrens-hospices

Take on Tour du Mont Blanc!

A legendary trail running race across three countries. Register by 22 August for 50% off!
 
events.rainbowtrust.org.uk/tour-du-mont-blanc-alps-adventure/

Zillah Bingley, Chief Executive comments on Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England: 
 
“Rainbow Trust welcomes the ambition in the new plan for the NHS to shift care closer to home, invest in prevention, and personalise support.”

Read more: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

Help us win £5000! 🙌
 
Want to support Rainbow Trust reach more families who need support? 
 
Please take a minute to vote for us by visiting the link, and choosing Rainbow Trust Children's Charity or charity number 1070532 and selecting charity type: Health. 
 
Voting closes 22nd June 2025.

To mark #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, we are sharing two briefings into the loneliness and isolation experienced by families caring for a seriously ill child.
 
Read what families told us - and see what we’re calling on the government to change: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

Zillah Bingley, Rainbow Trust’s Chief Executive, said:
 
“While we welcome the government’s renewed investment in the NHS, for families with a child who has a life-threatening illness, funding must go beyond clinical care."
 
www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/government-spending-review-reaction

Rainbow Trust is proud to be part of the Digital Services Consortium’s (DSC) groundbreaking initiative to break the digital divide giving 20,000+ families the tools and skills to connect with confidence.   

rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/rainbow-trust-is-part-of-a-groundbreaking-digital-initiative

We are extremely grateful to Lord Cameron for being a guest speaker at a Rainbow Trust lunch on Monday 12 May. His heartfelt words about the impact of caring for a seriously ill child resonated with guests. Thank you very much Lord Cameron.

Our Chief Executive, Zillah Bingley, responds to new report published by the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care:

“I welcome this important report. On behalf of the families we support."
 
rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/a-new-report-from-the-commission-on-palliative-and-end-of-life-care

Read two briefings into the loneliness and isolation experienced by families caring for a seriously ill child, for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. 
 
See what we’re calling on the government to change: rainbowtrust.org.uk/policy-and-research/reports-and-research/isolation-and-loneliness-briefings

Yesterday our Chief Executive @zbingley.bsky.social shared important insights with the Commission on Palliative and End of Life Care.

Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/zillah...

Rainbow Trust’s Chief Executive, Zillah Bingley, said:

“Today’s Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to recognise the daily pressures faced by families caring for a child with a terminal or life-threatening illness.”

www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/...

Today is #YoungCarersActionDay

We see the challenges faced when a sibling is diagnosed with a serious illness. Our Family Support Workers provide practical and emotional support which can help these young carers cope. 💙   

rainbowtrust.org.uk/support-for-families/ask-for-support

#GiveMeABreak

Rainbow Trust is in the running to win approx £30k in the online fundraiser: Project 4 Awesome.

We need your votes!

All you need to do is click the link below and press vote!

projectforawesome.com/watch?v=tPuGP8…

Voting closes on 19 February. #project4awesomem#P4A4#project4awesome202525

Parents supported by Rainbow Trust were heard in Parliament yesterday!

Too many parents of children with a serious illness face an impossible choice between work and care.

Find out more here: rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/parents-voices-supported-by-rainbow-trust-heard-in-parliament

Luke was diagnosed with leukaemia. Rainbow Trust supports the family with respite and helping with Luke’s anxiety.

Together we can make sure families like Luke’s do not have to struggle alone this Christmas.

Please donate today: rainbowtrust.org.uk/Luke

Alexander had an incurable life-threatening neurological disorder. Family Support Worker Jaimie is now providing essential support to them through bereavement, for as long as they need it.

Please donate today: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/Alexander