Your questions answered

What is Tŷ Hafan's vision?

Our vision is "A Wales where children who are expected to die in childhood live a full family life."

Does Tŷ Hafan have a mission statement?

Our mission is "To offer a high standard of care and support to families of children in Wales who are expected to die in childhood."

Can I review Tŷ Hafan's Statement of Purpose?

You can download this document in PDF format here.

What does Tŷ Hafan do?

We provide palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions.

What is children's palliative care?

Children's palliative care is an active and total approach to care, embracing physical, emotional, social and spiritual elements. It focuses on enhancement of quality of life for the child and support for the family and includes the management of distressing symptoms, provision of respite and care through death and bereavement.

Association for Children's Palliative Care (ACT) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health 1993

How many children are currently using Tŷ Hafan's care services?

220 (as at September  2011)

How many children have died since Tŷ Hafan was established?

177 (as at September  2011)

Where is the hospice?

The hospice is near Sully, in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. But, many of our services are delivered in the community.

Is Tŷ Hafan the only hospice in Wales?

It is the only children's hospice based in south Wales and looks after children from south, east, west and mid Wales. Tŷ Gobaith, a subsidiary of Hope House, is located in north Wales.

When did the hospice open?

The hospice opened in January 1999 and was built and equipped at a cost of £3 million, which was fully funded by public donations.

How much do families pay?

Nothing. Our service is free.

How much does it cost?

The unique service Tŷ Hafan provides costs £3 million each year

How much funding does Tŷ Hafan receive?

Tŷ Hafan is not part of the health service and in
2010-11 received just 13% statutory funding towards
more than £3 million needed to provide care and
support to life-limited families in Wales. To continue
to offer its unique service to families, it relies on the
generosity of the public, its corporate sponsors and
volunteers, as well as Tŷ Hafan's own commercial activities such as its lottery and shops.

How many shops does Tŷ Hafan have?

There are currently 19 shops.

Does Tŷ Hafan have a patron?

Tŷ Hafan's patron is HRH The Prince of Wales.

How can donations be made to Tŷ Hafan?

You can make a one off donation online or set up a direct debit to make regular monthly payments.

Or if you would prefer donations can be made by cheque through the post to Tŷ Hafan Head Office, St. Hilary Court, Copthorne Way, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff, CF5 6ES

Or why not pop into one of our shops with your cash donation or cheque made payable to Tŷ Hafan.