Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity

WE NEED YOUR VOTE! We are finalists in the Smiley Charity Film Awards, with the chance to win £10,000. This funding could help us support five families caring for a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness for an entire year. Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/a-very-v…

We have selected a team of intrepid explorers to take part in a trip to the Arctic Circle. They’ll train in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Arctic survival skills, navigation, and campcraft. All this whilst raising vital funds for seriously ill children and their families.

Following a parliamentary debate about the role of grassroots charities, @ZillahBingley, Chief Executive, said: "Charities must be recognised as partners in policy discussions and funding decisions, rather than treated as an afterthought." rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/re…

WE NEED YOUR VOTE! We are thrilled to share that our film 'A very very big difference' is a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards. Help us win £10,000 for families caring for a terminally ill child by voting here: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/a-very-v…

Speaking today, Chief Executive, @ZillahBingley, said: “The Spring Statement is an important opportunity to influence government spending: it presents an opportunity for Government to take a holistic approach to public spending that supports families.” rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/ra…

Arthur, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and became the first child identified with this specific mutation of leukaemia. Family Support Worker Emma has been supporting Arthur's family. “Emma has helped bring stability to a world full of uncertainty,"- mum, Helen.

Welcome to our Impact Report: A Knock at the Door, so called because much of our support to seriously ill children and their families begins with exactly that. Please watch and share this post to open more doors to Rainbow Trust. Watch here: impactreport25.rainbowtrust.org.uk

Rainbow Trust is in the running to win a grant from Project For Awesome!  Your vote could help us support up to 15 families caring for a seriously ill child for an entire year. You have until  5pm on 18th February 2026 to cast your vote. Vote here: projectforawesome.com/videos/project…

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"We welcome the Government’s announcement of £10 million to help families with the cost of travelling to cancer treatment. Any recognition of the financial pressure families face is positive," said our Chief Executive @ZillahBingley. rainbowtrust.org.uk/latest-news/ra…

Family Support Worker Anna, from our Reading Care team, has been supporting five-year-old Santiago’s family since June 2024, following his diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Recently, Anna took Santiago’s siblings on a fun day out go-karting.

In 2026, Rainbow Trust celebrates 40 years of supporting families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Join us in celebrating by taking part in one of our events this year and fundraising for Rainbow Trust. Sign up now: events.rainbowtrust.org.uk

Rainbow Trust’s film, 'A very very big difference', has been nominated for a Smiley Charity Film Award 2026 and we need your votes! 📢 Vote here: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/a-very-v… Voting ends on Friday 30 January.

@Riverford Happy anniversary! 2026 also marks 40 years of @RainbowTrustCC. For four decades, we’ve supported families caring for a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness. We should celebrate our milestones together🤩 Let’s Talk!

@O2 we thought you might like this: youtube.com/watch?v=qg9kdZ…   This year we celebrate 40 years of giving time to families caring for a seriously ill child. Let’s talk!   #GiveTime #ItsAboutTime #O2

Chief Executive of Rainbow Trust Children's Charity @ZillahBingley, featured on @BBCRadioScot this morning hosted by Connie McLaughin, alongside @CazMac38 the mother of seriously ill child Freya.  
 
Hear the full discussion here:  bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

✨ New year. New challenge. New impact. ✨   Start the year by signing up for a marathon or sports event and fundraise for Rainbow Trust. Set yourself a goal, get moving, and help change lives along the way!  
👉 Sign up now: events.rainbowtrust.org.uk

Families supported by our Southampton Care team recently enjoyed a fun day out at Paultons Park 🦖🌈 Days like this gives families supporting a seriously ill child the chance to experience something new and spend valuable time with other families supported by Rainbow Trust.

2026 marks 40 years of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. For four decades, we’ve supported families caring for a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness offering practical help, emotional support and a constant presence through the hardest moments.

We want to wish all the families we support, our volunteers, and our supporters a very Merry Christmas. 🎄 We hope you are all enjoying a wonderful and restful day. ❤️