About us
We are the leading UK-wide charity for children living with serious illness, their families and the people who support them.
Who we are
Every child deserves many moments of happiness together with their loved ones. But for many families who need palliative care, it’s hard to thrive when services don’t fully meet their needs – leaving parents and siblings feeling isolated and alone, and children missing out on life-changing support.
That’s why we’re here – to make sure they can access high quality children’s palliative care, when and where they need it. Step, by step, hand in hand, day by day, so that every family can thrive as they navigate their child’s life, death and bereavement.
Find out more about what we do and our strategy for change.
Alex's story: The boy who loved frogs
Alex was born with complex conditions that left him needing 24/7 care. When he died aged 14, we financially supported his family with a Butterfly Grant.
- This year, you helped give 550 free food shops and grants totalling more than £68,000
- In 2024-25, you helped support 1,217 families through our helpline service
The financial assistance and the free food shops have proved invaluable to families. Knowing I can refer them to Together for Short Lives who follow up with a really special service adds another dimension to the care I can offer.
A gift like this has just made my life easier and less stressful. It means I can enjoy time with my daughter without worrying how I am going to afford everyday costs for a short while.
