Children’s hospice care across the East Midlands, wherever it’s needed
Rainbows provides expert palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children and young people at our hospice, at home or in hospital – supporting families across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Spring Appeal
When faced with heartbreaking situations, families in the East Midlands turn to us. Rainbows are there, wherever that needs to be. Your support makes that possible.
“The Hospice at Home team were so dignified and professional. They interacted with Erinne in the same way even after she passed away. It was a really beautiful way of honouring Erinne and our family, and we hugely respect that.” – Jenn and Chris, Erinne’s Mummy and Daddy.
Outstanding ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the first time a children’s hospice in England has ever been awarded the highest possible rating, achieving Outstanding in all five domains; safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led.
The care and love we received was unbelievable. Any time day or night there was a friendly face, sympathetic ear and at times a much needed hug
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Events
Challenges
It’s a Knockout
14/07/2026
Get ready for a fun-filled evening as Rainbows supporters from across the East Midlands come together to take on six…
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Challenges
Nottinghamshire Challenge Cup
19/08/2026
We are delighted to welcome you to the inaugural Rainbows Nottinghamshire Challenge Cup at the beautiful Rushcliffe Golf Club, combining…
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Challenges
Great North Run
13/09/2026
Take on the Great North Run and run the famous 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields being cheered…
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Help us to brighten short lives across the East Midlands.
Ways to get involved
There’s lots of great ways to get involved with us