Friends of The Sick Children's Trust

Friends of The Sick Children's Trust

Become a Friend of The Sick Children's Trust by giving a regular monthly donation

Become a Friend of The Sick Children’s Trust today

Every year, thousands of families face a terrifying crisis. A sudden diagnosis. A life-threatening condition. A desperate need to be close to their child, but nowhere to stay.

That’s where your kindness will make all the difference.

We provide vital support to families when their critically ill child is facing uncertainty. A warm bed, a place to cook a meal, and somewhere to rest. All free of charge, just minutes from the hospital.

The reality is that costs are rising, and demand is growing. With our ‘Homes from Home’ relying entirely on voluntary donations, your gift means we can plan for the future and ensure we can continue to be there for the families who needs us.

Become a friend of The Sick Children’s Trust today and make sure no child faces hospital alone.

Give a monthly donation

You’ll receive bespoke updates on how your valuable support is making a difference to families. Please select email rather than post to receive updates when setting up your regular gift, ensuring your donation goes even further.

How your monthly gift helps families

Watch the video from our Director of Fundraising, Vanessa Buckley, who shares how your monthly donation makes a difference for families with a sick child in hospital.

Your ongoing support will make sure our ‘Homes from Home’ are there for the next family in crisis – tomorrow, next month, and for years to come.

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You’ll make sure families like Keisha’s can be together

You’ll make sure families like Keisha’s can be together

When teenager Keisha Makin needed urgent treatment in Newcastle, over 200 miles away from their North Wales home, her family faced unimaginable challenges.

Crawford House, our ‘Home from Home’ at the Royal Victoria Infirmary became their lifeline, keeping them close to Keisha and providing stability during months of uncertainty and heartache.

Mum Laura explains:

“Crawford House quickly became our sanctuary. Being offered a room there meant I could stay close to Keisha while she faced months of intensive treatment. Spending Christmas and Keisha’s 16th birthday in hospital was tough, but the ‘Home from Home’ gave us comfort and normality in the chaos.

I could cook meals, talk to other parents, and just breathe. It even gave Keisha a break from the hospital when she came out of isolation – she loved being there, just being a teenager again. We stayed in Newcastle for nine months, and Crawford House was with us every step of the way. I’ll never forget the warmth and support we felt. It truly was a lifeline when we needed it most.”

Hear from one of our friends

Hear from one of our friends

“I’ve been supporting The Sick Children’s Trust for over five years now and your monthly support, no matter how much, will really help to secure the charity’s future and make sure their ‘Homes from Home’ can continue supporting families when they need them the most. Without donations the ‘Homes from Home’ would not be able to exist, putting a huge amount of strain on families and their seriously ill children. So please, give what you can. Thank you!”

Pam Lane, Friend of The Sick Children’s Trust

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