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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

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.

Located in our beautiful 7.5-acre nature reserve at The Ark, our Butterfly Woodland Walk is full of colourful butterflies designed and created by artist Paul Cox. Each one has a tag attached, inscribed with a message celebrating and honouring a child who has died. A gift from Noah’s Ark, funded by charity Ripples of Compassion,

The Ark is always full of babies, children and young people, and their families, making the most of every day. It is a privilege for us to welcome them in. Here are just a few of the events the Family Activities Team have organised this summer… Lights, Camera, BUBBLES! There were bubbles and giggles galore

At Noah’s Ark we help babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. We provide exceptional care, organise fun activities and days out, and help families do things they never thought possible. We are here to enable those we support to enjoy life as children,

Whether they volunteer, support families directly or work behind the scenes, everyone at Noah’s Ark is committed to changing the lives children who are seriously unwell and their families.   My name is Kirsty, I’m a Music Therapist and Researcher Kirsty Ormston is an expert in music therapy. Alongside her role supporting families at Noah’s

We are delighted to announce that Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice has been shortlisted in four categories for the prestigious 2023 Third Sector Awards. The categories include Charity Chief Executive, Best Charity Film, Fundraising Campaign and Rising Star. The highly competitive Third Sector Awards recognises and celebrates the exceptional contributions made by individuals, organisations, and initiatives

Family holidays allow time for creating happy memories that will last a lifetime. However, if you have a child who is seriously unwell, finding a space that is safe and accessible for your family can be difficult. We know that for many of the families we support a week’s holiday feels simply unattainable, meaning they

During the course of National Volunteers Week, we celebrated all of our wonderful volunteers for their dedication to helping babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell and their families. We also paid special thanks and recognition to thirty-five of our long-serving volunteers reaching their 5, 10 and 15-year milestones. Volunteers have always been

Following an inspection in January and February 2023, Noah’s Ark has been rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)! When providing essential care to babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell, external validation matters. We know that the care we provide is outstanding, but it is important to receive the external recognition

Children’s palliative care is life-long, supportive care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. It’s all about helping children enjoy life as children, rather than as patients; as families, not just as carers.As medical advancements mean that children with complex needs are able to live for longer, the need for life enhancing palliative care is

Staff at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice complete Makaton training at their north London hospice building, The Ark – developing their communication skills to promote inclusivity for all the babies, children and young people they support.  Many of the children supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice are not able to communicate effectively through speech alone, leading

Alongside their 25 NHS hospital partners, Spread a Smile provides support to two children’s hospices, one of which is Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Spread a Smile has been supporting Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice and their families since 2019, initially through weekly virtual sessions during Covid 19 and now supporting their family events and activities in

 His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester has visited Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in north London. The Duke, the cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, unveiled a commemorative plaque and took the opportunity to thank employees and volunteers for their commitment to the hospice. Escorted by Noah’s Ark’s CEO, Sophie Andrews OBE, His Royal

We are thrilled to announce that our rebrand and nurse recruitment campaign won a prestigious Campaign Brand Leadership and Partnership award. Here is Jake proudly holding the award fresh out of an art therapy session – he asked if we wanted him to clean the paint from his hands, but we just love the evidence

At Noah’s Ark, we create moments for families that they will never forget. We were so pleased to be able to invite six families to The Ark to have their portrait taken by world-renowned photographer, Rankin. Rankin has photographed many significant people over the years, including David Bowie, Kate Moss and The Queen. We may

It has been a pleasure to partner with charity All in Sound. This year, we hosted multiple ‘Rocks and Pebbles’ days at The Ark for bereaved young people, as part of the support we offer for up to three years after their sibling has died. Through music, songwriting and crafts, these sessions helped young people

By Sophie Andrews OBE, Chief Executive of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice As you arrive at The Ark, our state-of-the-art children’s hospice building in north London, you’re greeted with a red sign. As well as the usual parking and entrance information, visitors can see the phrase ‘Making the Most of Every Day’. And you’ll find this