A sporting hero aboard The Ark We were honoured to welcome James Maddison, the esteemed midfielder from Tottenham Hotspur to The Ark yesterday as part of our valued partnership with the club. The excitement was palpable among our young Spurs superfans as they eagerly awaited the arrival of their sporting hero. When the Spurs star
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Apr
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The Dorchester held an afternoon full of Spring-time delights on Friday for a group of siblings of babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell from Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. The legendary hotel hosted 15 siblings and their families for the ultimate ‘Spring Chocolate Treasure Hunt’ around the iconic ballroom. The siblings had
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Last weekend we transformed The Ark into a superhero sanctuary during our much-anticipated Super Hero Family Day. The event was proved to be a resounding success, bringing joy and smiles to all who attended. As families arrived, they were greeted with a vibrant array of superhero-themed activities. From crafting superhero masks and capes to exploring
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A lasting impact felt for generations to come. Each year, we are honoured to receive gifts, both large and small, from our generous supporters who have chosen to invest in the future of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. We rely on voluntary donations, as without such support, we couldn’t continue in our mission to provide the
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We are delighted to announce that Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice has been shortlisted three times for the prestigious 2024 Brand Film Awards. Two films are shortlisted in the Branded Content and Entertainment category for Most Emotional Impact, with one of the films also being shortlisted in the Purpose category for Charity/Third Sector Film. Chief Executive
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Step into the atrium of Noah’s Ark, where we recently hosted a magical evening tailored exclusively for our teenage group. With the stage set, complete with vibrant lights and a sound system, we transformed our space into a haven of musical delight. The atmosphere was electric as our Noah’s Ark Young People, aged 13 to
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Mar
Mar
Technology such as Eyegaze can make a profound difference in the lives of children with life-limiting conditions. Many of us take the ability to express ourselves independently for granted, but for children who visit The Ark, like Ruby, technology can open up a whole new world of communication and connection. Our partnership with organisations such
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Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is empowering a new generation with the ‘Power of Kindness’. By creating a customised lesson plan for local schools, we aim to give back to the community that has shown us endless support. The lesson plan, tailored to cater to different age groups (EYFS-KS4), is designed to instil the value of
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Join ‘Team Noah’ and take to the sky for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. We’re looking for brave individuals to jump out of a plane this summer to raise vital funds for children who are seriously unwell. On Saturday 22nd June, a team of skydivers will take to the air and dive out of a plane
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We are seeking more nurses and healthcare assistants who want to spend more time with the children they look after. We’ve launched a second major campaign to recruit seven Paediatric Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, following our successful recruitment drive last year. We need more healthcare professionals to join our team so that we can offer
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We are pleased to announce that two new trustees have joined us. Hailed as one of Marketing Week’s ‘Top 100 most effective Marketers’ and a top investment banker, the appointment of both Simon Beresford and James Liddy this month, will take our Board from ten members to twelve, adding further experience to an already esteemed
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Feb
Feb
This children’s mental health week, we wanted to share some advice from our care team on how to support children who are grieving. 1. Listen and give them support This can be difficult when you’re grieving yourself but try to create a caring space for the child. 2. Use straight-forward language Children can get confused, so
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We’ve come swinging into the New Year with our first Dad’s Group of 2024 at Puttshack UK. Food, drinks and interactive golf, what more could you want? There were lots of laughs all around… and some friendly competition too of course! This is a new group that has recently been added to the Family Activities
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We are absolutely delighted to share that Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice has been recognised as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for cleanliness by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. Following our 5 star certification from NTH, which follow the same standards as the NHS, we have been awarded with their first and only Centre of
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Dec
Dec
Kicking off the holidays by making some dreams come true! We invited some of our superfan Arsenal supporters to The Ark for an extra special surprise! A meet and greet with none other than Arsenal sporting hero Kai Havertz. Our motto is ‘making the most of every day’ – Kai and Sophia certainly helped us
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Dec
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The Dorchester hotel, one of London’s most distinguished and iconic hotels, held an afternoon tea for children and families supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. The event, held at the state-of-the-art hospice building, The Ark, in North London, was an enchanting experience that created memories that will last a lifetime.The event was more than just
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Dec
Dec
A snowy transformation Our special elves (also known as the Family Activities Team) transformed The Ark into a glistening, snowy paradise where families could enjoy some magical, festive-themed fun! The day was filled with cheer and laughter – and we even had a special visit from the North Pole – Ho Ho Ho! One
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In October we called on our community to come together to support our annual fundraising and awareness campaign, From That Moment. Together we raised over £1 million! We asked local businesses, schools, donors and all our supporters to get involved and donate between 15th-17th October, so their gifts could be matched pound for pound by
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John Trigg has been a volunteer photographer at Noah’s Ark for over five years. He has taken photos at everything from Family Days and activities to fundraising events and last year’s photo shoot with Rankin. I’m John and I’m a volunteer photographer John has captured so many special moments for the families we support. And
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Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice Play Team have been named the country’s Play Team of the Year at Starlight’s Health Play Awards. Starlight, the UK’s leading charity for children’s play in hospitals and hospices, holds the annual Health Play Awards to recognise inspirational healthcare professionals who work to ensure every child experiences the power of play.