We are a charity, that gives families one less thing to worry about, when their sick child needs to stay in hospital, by providing a warm, comfortable, free place to stay, and someone to talk to, all just minutes away from their child's bedside.
The Sick Children’s Trust is working to a future where every family with a seriously ill child in hospital can stay together, close to their child’s bedside
Keeping families together significantly improves the recovery of seriously ill children. We provide families with a sick child with a free high-quality ‘Home from Home’ accommodation, as well as practical and emotional support so they can be there for their child.
Support – we put the needs of sick children and their families at the centre of
everything we do.
Commitment – we are dedicated to making a real difference to families with sick
children.
Excellence – our reputation is built on people wanting to work with us and support
us.
Sustainability – we use our energy, skills and resources to work efficiently and
deliver results.
Founded in 1982 by Dr Jon Pritchard from Great Ormond Street hospital and Professor James Malpas from St. Barts hospital.
1984 saw Rainbow House opened in London, the first 'Home from Home'. It was refurbished in 2019.
In the 1990's, four new homes were opened, including a second home in London, to support Great Ormond Street. Other locations were Newcastle and Leeds.
In the noughties, three new homes opened. A staggering 1.8 million pounds was raised in the 'big move fundraising appeal'.
2012 saw the Sick Children's Trust's 30th birthday, it had helped over 40,000 families.
Scott House opened in Newcastle, making it the 10th 'Home from Home'.
The President of The Sick Children’s Trust is Michael Crawford CBE, who has been hugely active and supportive since 1987.