Our Impact
In 2025/2026 we supported:
459
453
617
1,529
Where We Provide our Care:
We can provide care wherever it works best for families:
2,266
visits to family homes
1,930
visits in the community (including hospitals)
This includes:
34,114
hours of clinical care
165
events for families, including events for bereaved families
483
individuals benefitted from music, art and drama therapy and specialist play
26
children stayed in our Butterfly Suite after they died
151
bereaved families supported
102
new families welcomed to Noah’s Ark
Palliative care can be life-changing for the children and families we support.
This year has marked a period of exceptional progress for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.
Every step we have taken has been driven by our committment to deliver outstanding care for the children and families we support.
The Impact of our Care
We’ve extended our care model by developing a clear and responsive structure that brings together specialist clinical care and vital community support. Having two specialist teams will support smoother care delivery, improve continuity, and allow for a more focused expertise in both teams. This ensures that families can access the right help, in the right place, at the right time, whether within our hospice or the comfort of their own homes.
A highlight of the year has been the opening of The Lounge, a bespoke, purpose-built space for young people in the grounds of The Ark. Alongside this, Joshua Fenton's C6 Garden was formally opened at The Ark. The garden formed part of the Container Gardens section of the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and was awarded the coveted Silver-Gilt Medal.
Our community has once again shown remarkable generousity and spirit through standout fundraising events such as the inaugural Question of Sport attended by a host of sporting stars and our first Joyful Voices concert co-hosted by internationally renowned Soprano, Carly Paoli. These events not only raised vital funds but also brought people together in celebration of the children and families we serve.
We were also honoured to welcome Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State for Care, for a tour of The Ark and to speak to staff and a family who receive our care. Whilst at The Ark Minister Kinnock made an important announcement about the future of funding for Children's Hospices, pledging that they will continue to receive £80 million over three years. The visit was an important recognition of the essential role Noah's Ark plays whilst also highlighting the £310 million funding gap in children's palliative care.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our staff, volunteers and supporters. Together, we are shaping the future for Noah's Ark that goes beyond exceptional care, creating meaningful moments filled with connection, magic and joy.
A Moment in Time
There will never be an Impact Report big enough to hold all the moments of impact we have seen in the last year, but it is with immense pride and gratitude that we share with you a snapshot of our story.
Thank you to the families we support for trusting us to be there for them. And thank you to every single supporter who made this remarkable year possible.
A Moment of Impact
Godfrey, our therapy dog, began visits in April 2025. His very first session helped a previously hard-to-engage young person feel comfrotable enough to visit The Ark - opening the door to support, connection and care that had not been possible before.
