We are proud to be a partner and research site of Sound Origins. Sound Origins is a research study spear-headed by Kirsty Jane, a Doctoral Clinical Academic Fellow and Specialist Neonatal Music Therapist at UCLH Charity, the official charity of UCLH in collaboration with Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. In 2022, in her role as
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Ramadan is a sacred time of reflection, prayer, and togetherness for many in our community. At Noah’s Ark, we embrace and support families of all faiths and beliefs, providing a welcoming space for everyone. Our Multi-Faith Room provides a peaceful place for prayer, contemplation, or simply a quiet moment away. Just outside, our garden offers
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We have received our first donation in cryptocurrency marking our entry into this innovative way of giving. The donation came from Alex, one of our generous supporters, who said: “Noah’s Ark is local to us and having visited to see the amazing work they do to help seriously ill children get the most out of
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International Women’s Day is a time to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women around the world. At Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, we witness the impact of extraordinary women every day – those who dedicate their lives to providing care, advocating for change, and driving progress to improve the hospice sector. This year, we
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At Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, we are dedicated to supporting not only children and families but also the wider community. Our latest initiative, ‘Caring Careers’ Lesson Plans, is designed to inspire and inform the next generation about the rewarding opportunities available in the charity and care sector. The ‘Caring Careers’ lesson plan, tailored for different
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THIS IS HOSPICE CARE We are proud to be one of 143 hospices taking part in Hospice UK’s ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign, which launches today. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities and to shift public perceptions of hospice care. The campaign is launching today with a
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Charley Bird is one of Noah’s Ark’s Band 6 nurses and has previous experience in a range of clinical setting but settled on paediatric palliative care, she explains why: ‘I think it’s being such an integral part of somebody’s journey and helping them feel empowered to make decisions about their life, literally life-changing decisions. It’s
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CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2025 At Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, we believe in the power of self-expression to support children’s emotional well-being. As part of Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, themed “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,” we are dedicated to helping the children we support understand and express their feelings through a range of therapies
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TV star Sarah Parish MBE showed her support for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice’s urgent appeal for nurses and specialist carers by recording a video and meeting nursing staff, Saski Newman and Natalie Collins during a visit to The Ark with her husband James Murray MBE on the 13th January 2025. The couple are funding 300 dramatherapy sessions
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Sophie Evans is a Band 4 Specialist Carer at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. When asked why she wanted to work in a paediatric palliative care setting, she says: ‘You can be having the worst day in the world and then one of the kids laughs or smiles and you know why you do it. Also,
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Join us for our first-ever charity quiz night: “Question of Sport”! Get ready for an unforgettable evening with sports legends and friendly competition, whilst helping us to raise vital funds for Noah’s Ark. Date: Thursday 3rd April Time: 7:00pm – 10:30pm Location: Hadley Wood Golf Club, Barnet Put your sports knowledge
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My name is Elisha and I’m Head of Clinical Services at Noah’s Ark. Elisha oversees Specialist Care and Nursing, Perinatal Services and the award-winning Play Team both in The Ark and in the community. She manages the development and delivery of our clinical offering to ensure the highest possible standards of care for the babies,
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TV star Sarah Parish MBE and her husband, actor James Murray MBE visited Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Barnet on the 13 January 2025. The pair toured the facility with Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice’s CEO, Sophie Andrews OBE, Philip Roethenbaugh – Fundraising & Communications Director and Gary Taylor – Senior Philanthropy Manager to learn more
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We offer Art, Music, and Drama and Movement Therapies, designed to support a child’s development, encourage play opportunities and help children to express themselves. All therapies help to address individual physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Our professionally registered therapists deliver sessions in The Ark, at home or at a child’s school. We also offer
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NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGE! As we welcome 2025, why not kick-start the year with a challenge that’s as meaningful as it is exhilarating? This is your chance to lace up your trainers, push your limits, and make a real difference for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. YOUR
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Our Honorary Life Chair, Jeremy Isaacs CBE, was awarded a knighthood in the recent King’s Honours List for services to Philanthropy and to Children’s Hospice Care. King Charles III has bestowed a knighthood upon our Honorary Life Chair, Jeremy Isaacs CBE, in the New Year Honours List 2025 for services to Philanthropy and to
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Due to its popularity and the generosity of our supporters we’re delighted to share that Noah’s Ark is expanding. Over the past two years 75 families we support have enjoyed a free week’s self-catered holiday at our fully access lodge on Mersea Island in the beautiful Essex countryside. And now we have a second lodge!
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Our Family Activities Team has worked their magic to transform The Ark into a snowy wonderland, filled with festive cheer and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. This year, we brought the magic of the North Pole right to our playground with a fully wheelchair-accessible ice rink! Families laughed, skated, and shared unforgettable moments, with
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Tottenham Hotspur player Destiny Udogie took time out of his busy schedule to delight children at The Ark with Christmas gifts including his own training and match day shirts! There were seven families in attendance on the day, including, Hamza, aged ten, who was very excited to meet Destiny as he is a huge Spurs
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Our CEO Sophie Andrews OBE, picked up the Hospice UK Michael Howard Award for Hospice Team of the Year on behalf of our Family Link Team at the Hospice UK Conference in Glasgow on the 26th November 2024. Sophie was also given the honour of meeting Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The Family Link