Noah's Ark Children's Hospice

Noah’s Ark helps seriously unwell children and their families make the most of the precious time they have together. The majority of babies and children who the charity supports are unlikely to reach their 18th birthday. The charity’s staff and volunteers provide clinical, practical and emotional support to families across North and Central London and Hertsmere, offering support wherever they need it: in their homes and at The Ark, the state-of-the-art children’s hospice building in Barnet. Last year, we helped 1,230 children, siblings and their families, a lifeline which wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for our fantastic supporters.

Who we are: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice provides care and support for babies, children and young people who have life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Delivering ‘Hospice-at-Home’ services across five north and central London boroughs, as well as Hertsmere, our nurses, carers, therapists and trained volunteers enable these children to live life as fully as possible and to achieve their aspirations. We also support families during their child’s life and help them face the future with hope after the death of their child and throughout bereavement. Where we’re at Noah’s Ark currently supports over 160 children who are seriously unwell, 230 of their siblings and 350 of their parents/guardians. Services include: • Specialist care: clinical care and emotional support • Creative therapies: music, drama and play therapy • Family Activity Days: helping to tackle isolation • Sibling support: activities focused on the needs of children with a seriously unwell sibling • Home support volunteers: practical help for children and their families • Bereavement support: for families following the death of their child Where we’re going We are significantly expanding our Hospice-at-Home services by growing our Care Team and ultimately supporting more children and families. By 2020 we project that we will be supporting over 450 babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell, 800 of their siblings and 900 of their parents/guardians. In addition, through our Building the Ark Appeal, we are raising the funds to construct ‘The Ark’, a specialist children’s hospice facility. Fundraising is well under way and we plan to open in early 2019. The Ark will be set on a 7.5 acre nature reserve in Barnet and will be a home from-home for children who are seriously unwell, where they will be given the time and space to be children and not just patients. It will provide an inspiring space for relaxation, adventure and for Children and their families to connect with others facing similar challenges. How you can help You can volunteer, fundraise or help us expand our network. To find out how please contact us on 020 8449 8877 or email [email protected]