Supporting families when they need us most

Where we help

Right across the East Midlands, we bring specialist care to babies, children and young people at home, in hospitals, at our hospice and in local communities. Find out how our care reaches families closer to home.

Who we help

We care for babies, children and young people whose lives are expected to be short, and support the whole family. Find out who we help.

Get involved

We rely on the generosity of people across the East Midlands to help fund our care. From donating and fundraising to volunteering, taking part in an event or supporting one of our shops, there are so many ways to help.

This is hospice care 💛

We’re proud to stand once again with 126 hospices across England, Scotland, and Wales, for the ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign, brought together by Hospice UK.

This campaign shines a light on the essential role hospices play in the local community and the lasting impact that leaving a Gift in your Will can have on the future of hospice care.

At Rainbows, the families we care for are at the very heart of what we do. We provide expert care, comfort and support when it’s needed most.🌈

Even a gift of just 1% could make a meaningful difference. By doing so, you can help us continue to provide vital care for families across the East Midlands.

Together, we can make sure the future of hospice care is protected for generations to come. 💛

Find out more

The care and love we received was unbelievable. Any time of day or night, there was a friendly face, a sympathetic ear and a much-needed hug.

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Challenges

Derby Cathedral Abseil

03/10/2026

Calling all daredevils and those with a head for heights! Join us at Derby Cathedral to take on the thrilling…

Running

Run Alton Towers

14/11/2026

Join Team Rainbows at the UK’s biggest theme park for a brilliant morning of racing and rides. The Run Alton…

Challenges

Choose the Half Marathon That’s Right for You!

02/06/2026 – 01/06/2027

We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to bring Rainbows supporters a wide range of exciting Half Marathon events across…

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