This year, Rainbow Trust celebrates 40 years of supporting seriously ill children and their families.
In 1986, Rainbow Trust’s story began with a single act of compassion from a remarkable woman, Bernadette Cleary.
For four decades since, Rainbow Trust has continued to support families at a time when they need it most.
This would not have been possible without the generosity, commitment and kindness of supporters like you. Your support enables Family Support Workers to help seriously ill children and their families, ensuring they do not have to cope alone.
In this special edition of Families First, we look back across the decades, sharing stories from families, supporters, staff and volunteers who helped shape Rainbow Trust.
Special 40th anniversary edition
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This year, Rainbow Trust celebrates 40 years of supporting seriously ill children and their families.
In 1986, Rainbow Trust’s story began with a single act of compassion from a remarkable woman, Bernadette Cleary.
For four decades since, Rainbow Trust has continued to support families at a time when they need it most.
This would not have been possible without the generosity, commitment and kindness of supporters like you. Your support enables Family Support Workers to help seriously ill children and their families, ensuring they do not have to cope alone.
In this special edition of Families First, we look back across the decades, sharing stories from families, supporters, staff and volunteers who helped shape Rainbow Trust.
SPECIAL 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
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Stories from staff, volunteers and families supported across the years.
Story directory
Story directory
Story directory
Story directory

Fundraising heroes
Fundraising heroes
Fundraising heroes
Be inspired by some of our amazing fundraisers and supporters.
Fundraising heroes

Frontline impact
Frontline impact
Frontline impact
The difference your support makes to seriously ill children and their families.
Frontline impact

View our timeline and join us in celebrating 40 years of care.
Rainbow Trust's timeline
Rainbow Trust's timeline
Rainbow Trust's timeline
Rainbow Trust's timeline

Events calendar
Events calendar
Events calendar
Learn more about the different ways you can get involved.
Events calendar

A message from Bernadette
A message from Bernadette
A message from Bernadette
A message from Bernadette
An extract from Rainbow Trust’s very first newsletter, written in 1987.

Contents

Stories from staff, volunteers and families supported across the years.
Story directory
Story directory
Story directory
Story directory

Fundraising heroes
Fundraising heroes
Fundraising heroes
Be inspired by some of our amazing fundraisers and supporters.
Fundraising heroes

Frontline impact
Frontline impact
Frontline impact
The difference your support makes to seriously ill children and their families.
Frontline impact

View our timeline and join us in celebrating 40 years of care.
Rainbow Trust's timeline
Rainbow Trust's timeline
Rainbow Trust's timeline
Rainbow Trust's timeline

Events calendar
Events calendar
Events calendar
Learn more about the different ways you can get involved.
Events calendar

A message from Bernadette
A message from Bernadette
A message from Bernadette
A message from Bernadette
An extract from Rainbow Trust’s very first newsletter, written in 1987.

Contents
Magazine
directory
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