Together for Short Lives
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About us

We exist to ensure every seriously ill child and their family gets the high-quality children’s palliative and end of life care, when and where they need it.

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Making an impact

By supporting and speaking up for children and families, and those that support and care for them, we are driving for a better quality of life and end of life for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. While we can’t change the diagnosis, we can help families make the most of every moment together.

Find out more about what we do and our strategy for change.

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George’s story: “Together for Short Lives helped when it mattered most”

Born with Cerebral Palsy and severe bleeding on the brain, George died seven years later. We financially supported his family with a Butterfly Grant.

  • This year, you helped give 517 free food shops and grants worth £200,000
  • In 2023-24, you helped support 438 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.

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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.

Get to know us

We are a national UK charity that works both directly with families and with our members to support babies, children and young people expected to have short lives.

Join the national movement for seriously ill children and their families