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Arial shot of Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
16.10.2025

UK Government funding announcement

Our Chief Executive Irfon Rees has welcomed today’s announcement of a three-year commitment to provide funding to children’s hospices across England. The UK Government has committed £26 million a year, which will be spread across all children’s hospices in England,...
Tommy's Story
09.10.2025

Tommy’s story

I never really thought he’d be gone I never really thought Tommy would be gone. I always thought: ‘No, this is going to be OK. This is just something that we have to go through. It’s horrific. But he’ll be...
Thomas and James Meacham in Ty Hafan's hydrotherapy pool
30.09.2025

‘Every step I take is for Thomas’

As a bereaved parent, our son Thomas was—and always will be—on our minds daily. Signing up for the Cardiff Half Marathon in support of Tŷ Hafan is my way of honouring his memory, his legacy, and giving back to the place...
Alice Hicks Halloween fancy dress
22.09.2025

Get ready for some fang-tastic fun!

A Tŷ Hafan family is getting ready to have some fang-tastic fun at the charity’s upcoming Dark Run sponsored fun run in Cardiff’s Bute Park this October and is urging others to do the same. Mum Hannah Hicks from Ely, whose...
A photo of Angela, Rob, 3 year old Evan and baby Libby in hospital
09.09.2025

Angela and Rob’s Gift of Precious Memories for Tŷ Hafan

Angela and Rob’s journey into parenthood for the second time began with joy and excitement. Their daughter Libby was born full-term, a perfect baby girl and baby sister to their three-year-old son, Evan. But within hours, their world changed. Libby’s...
Treorchy Male Choir
04.09.2025

Celebrate Christmas with Treorchy Male Choir

This Christmas Welsh choral icons Treorchy Male Choir will be bringing that festive feeling to Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall in aid of TÅ· Hafan Children’s Hospice and tickets are on sale now. Established in 1883, Treorchy Male Choir has given Royal...
Santa Grotto Ty Hafan Winter Wonderland
22.08.2025

Santa – where are you? And where are your elves?

Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice is calling on kind-hearted individuals across South Wales to don the red suit or a pair of pointy ears and spread festive cheer by volunteering as Santa or one of his elves this Christmas. Whether you’re...
A photo of Tal speaking at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s Manifesto for the 2026 Senedd Election.
20.08.2025

Tal speaks up for children’s health

On Wednesday, 2nd July, Chair of the Youth Board, Taliesin Skone, was invited to speak at the launch of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s Manifesto for the 2026 Senedd Election. Tal was given a short slot to...
A photo of Seth from Youth Club taking part in Curling
19.08.2025

Youth Club gets a visit from Disability Sport Wales

Last week, we were lucky enough to welcome Leif Thobroe, Regional Partnership Senior Officer at Disability Sport Wales, to speak with everyone at Youth Club. Keen sportsman Leif is a former rugby player who lost the use of his right...
A photo of Cameron laughing
14.08.2025

Cameron’s story

When he was just two days old baby Cameron was rushed to special care. At one point he stopped breathing. It was an anxious time for new Mum Aimee however, after numerous tests, they were sent home. By 6 months,...
A participant in Ty Hafan's Walk To Remember event
29.07.2025

Honour your loved ones on this dedicated walk

If you’re looking for a way to honour the memory of a loved one while making sure no family lives their child’s short life alone, Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice is now taking registrations for its 2025 A Walk to Remember....
V12 Retail Finance's women's football team
24.07.2025

Now you too can go for goals and glory!

If you’ve been inspired by Jess, Rachel and Wales Women’s Football team – or any of the amazing footballers who’ve been playing in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 – then you too can have your chance to shine on the...