About
Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity (registered charity 1102529) brightens the lives of seriously and terminally ill children and young people across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and at events in the community. Every year, 8,000 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. Founded in 2003, the charity has granted over 9,000 wishes and brought joy and hope to more than 100,000 children and their families. Its Journey of Joy is a commitment to support families from diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond.
Key Metrics
9,247
seriously ill children and their families supported this year
Key Outcomes
- Seriously ill children and their families get a moment of joy and escape from illness through a wish, with 93% of parents rating their child's wish 5 stars.
Geography
UK-Wide
