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Dying Matters Week: Riffat’s Story
5th May, 2025

Riffat is a mum to Saad, aged 11. Saad has Osteopetrosis, (Marble bone disease) a rare genetic condition that causes bones to become very dense and brittle. Riffat also had a daughter,

A scrum of sporting celebrities including Gabby Logan support our brand-new Question of Sport!
4th April, 2025

Our inaugural ‘Question of Sport’ took place last night at the prestigious Hadley Wood Golf Course in Barnet and brought in just under £47k on the night to fund the operating costs

Supporting Mothers at Noah’s Ark
30th March, 2025

At Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, we recognise that every mother’s journey is unique. Whether caring for a child with complex medical needs or navigating the grief of loss, every mother deserves support,

A Mother’s Experience of Having a Baby with an Uncertain Future
28th March, 2025

Jen is a Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice Midwife. Mothers are referred to Jen when their unborn baby is diagnosed with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition, helping them to navigate the distress, anxiety

Sound Origins – Connecting Through Voice
20th March, 2025

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

A Time for Reflection at Noah’s Ark
18th March, 2025

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

We Sail into the World of Cryptocurrency!
10th March, 2025

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

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Excellence, Courage & Kindness
8th March, 2025

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

Noah’s Ark is Inspiring the Next Generation to take up ‘Caring Careers’
7th March, 2025

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

Our FREE Estate Planning Event to mark Hospice UK’s national legacy campaign
17th February, 2025

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

Meet the Team – Charley, Hospice Nurse
5th February, 2025

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

Celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week 2025
4th February, 2025

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

Sarah Parish MBE Supports Noah’s Ark Appeal for Nurses & Specialist Carers
29th January, 2025

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

Meet the Team – Sophie, Specialist Carer
28th January, 2025

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

Join us for our new quiz night
23rd January, 2025

        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

Meet the Team: Head of Clinical Services, Elisha
20th January, 2025

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

TV Stars Sarah Parish MBE and James Murray MBE Visit Noah’s Ark
20th January, 2025

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

An Insight Into Creative Therapies
13th January, 2025

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,

New Year, New Challenge with Noah’s Ark
10th January, 2025

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,

HONORARY LIFE CHAIR, JEREMY ISAACS CBE, AWARDED A KNIGHTHOOD
7th January, 2025

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

Noah’s Ark On Holiday
23rd December, 2024

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

A Magical Winter Wonderland at The Ark
19th December, 2024

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

Tottenham Hotspur player Destiny Udogie visits The Ark
19th December, 2024

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

OUR FAMILY LINK TEAM IS NAMED HOSPICE TEAM OF THE YEAR
4th December, 2024

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

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At Noah’s Ark, you will find a depth of expertise that you can trust and a genuine and authentic commitment to providing the very best care for children who have life-threatening or life-limiting conditions.

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