Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

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.

Loughborough Santa Run 2026

Join us on Sunday 6 December, for our annual Loughborough Santa Run – and this year, we’re going bigger and better than ever!

We’re bringing runners, families, friends and communities together for one very special festive event – all in support of Rainbows.

Hundreds of Santas line the streets of Loughborough – Choose from a 2.5km or 5km route. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, a family looking for some festive fun, a group of work colleagues, or simply love Christmas and want to support a good cause, you don’t want to miss out on our biggest event of the year!

Brand NEW for this year – a Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto! A festive fun day out for the whole family.

Find out more and sign up here