We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded our first Investing in Volunteers quality mark/standard. We received the accolade in September’s round of awards, being one of only two children’s hospices and one of only three ever to hold the distinction. We currently manage a roster of 163 volunteers, all of whom are extremely highly
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We’re delighted to launch the film for our Autumn Fundraising Campaign ‘From That Moment’. Our new film features Elaine and her daughter Willow, who is now six and has been supported by Noah’s Ark since Willow was eighteen months old. The film’s theme, ‘From That Moment’, documents one mother’s journey through the hopefulness of pregnancy
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We’re excited to announce the launch our new Youth Challenge, comprising of fun activities for children and young people to complete and earn their very own Youth Challenge badge. Designed for school and youth groups Designed to help young people understand more about our charity, build strong relationships in our community, and help raise vital
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The Ark Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary! Five years ago, the doors of The Ark opened for the very first time. When we launched our Building The Ark appeal, we dreamt of creating a space filled with warmth, hope, and love—a place where families could feel safe and supported. Since its grand opening in 2019, The
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BUILDING THE ARK The idea of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice was born in 1999 when our founder, Michael McInerney experienced the death of a family child in a local hospital and became quickly dissatisfied with lack of palliative care options in the area. In 2006 the charity had fully materialised in the form of a
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Last Friday (20th September) saw our Housekeeping Manager Debs Smith clean up in the Unsung Hero Category at the prestigious Third Sector Awards at the elegant Royal Lancaster Hotel in London’s west end. Our Unsung Hero Debs, fought off stiff competition from some very impressive entrants but the win was extremely well deserved as
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We’ve partnered with three local solicitors who are generously giving their time and expertise free of charge to write a basic will in return for a voluntary donation to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. During the month of October, you can make the important decision to write a will knowing that you are also helping children
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THE ANNUAL BGC CHARITY DAY RETURNS FOR 2024 A big thank you to Tottenham Hotspur Legends, Ledley King and Ossie Ardiles, who tried their hand at trading yesterday, Wednesday 11th September at the annual BGC Charity Day. The pair got stuck in for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice as part of our partnership with Tottenham Hotspur,
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Saturday saw celebrities and our supporters come together at The Otherist in London’s Old Broad Street to raise just under £13k to fund our services over the coming year. The event was hosted by Blue Peter legend and NBC Access Hollywood presenter Tim Vincent and also featured DJ sets from Michael Y and TV Presenter
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Noah Fest Our annual Noah Fest returned this September for a special afternoon of fun, celebrating the special moments that bring us together. From gigantic inflatable games and fun craft activities to bubbles, fairies, and even a fire engine, there was something for everyone. A big thank you to all the amazing people who made
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On Thursday (5th September), Tottenham Hotspur vice-captain James Maddison presented a cheque for £75,000 to our Chief Executive, Sophie Andrews OBE at the club’s training facility in Enfield. Also in attendance were Faye and Kam and their children Jaida, aged 4, and Axel, aged 1, from Barnet. We have been supporting Jaida since
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2024 Appeal: From That Moment We are launching our autumn fundraising appeal ‘From That Moment’ at the start of September. The goal of the campaign is to raise £1 million to help cover the costs required to run our charity next year. During the campaign individuals, schools, and businesses across North London will come
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We are appealing for new Home Support Volunteers in Enfield, Harrow and Brent. Volunteering has always been central to our charity, it’s a hugely rewarding experience and one that enables volunteers to develop their knowledge and skills. Whether it’s just a few hours or a couple of days a week – becoming a Home Support
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Meet Darren Darren is one of our dedicated volunteers, who has been on a remarkable journey with Noah’s Ark over the past ten years; a decade of time and effort spent making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Darren shares with us his experiences, motivations, and the insights he has gained through
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The families we support are the ultimate experts of their experience. To provide the very best care, we foster a culture of listening to and welcoming feedback – and use this to refine, expand and grow our services. As well as allowing us to understand where we are most effective, family feedback allows us to
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Tickets are now available for our brand-new fundraising event – Glitz and Giving! Join us On Saturday 7th September, 7pm-11pm At The Otherist Bar and Restaurant, 111 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1AP. The evening will feature DJ sets from Michael Y and TV Presenter and Radio DJ Melvin Odoom. And if that isn’t sparkly
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our Impact Report, 2023-2024. Created to give readers an insight into the impact we have made in the last financial year, the easy-to-read booklet tells the Noah’s Ark story over the last year. Highlights include: Our journey to where we are today. Our reach – where
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This autumn presents a real opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of children and families across North London. Our flagship appeal, From That Moment, returns – and we need the support from our community to raise a staggering £1 million! Every family’s story is unique, but they all share a defining
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This children’s hospice week, we’re honoured to share Andrea, Costel, and Nadia’s story. The film beautifully highlights the vital role Noah’s Ark plays in supporting families through the unimaginable loss of a child. While most of us can’t even imagine facing this situation, Noah’s Ark is there for families every step of the way. From
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My name is Alice. I’m a Specialist Carer at Noah’s Ark. Specialist Carers are a vital part of our Care Team. Our equivalent of a Healthcare Assistant, Specialist Carers provide essential care to the babies, children and young people that we support working both in The Ark and delivering our Hospice at Home service. Alice