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16.05.2025
It’s Ava versus Pen-y-Fan for Tŷ Hafan
This Saturday (May 17) 9-year-old Ava is going to attempt to climb the highest peak in South Wales twice and in just five hours! Ava, from Newport, has been inspired by her dad Andrew, who is a member of a...
14.05.2025
Accessible technology makes all the difference
“May 15 is Global Accessibility Day, but technology has always been key to our lives every day,” writes Emily Williams, 16, Youth Parliament Member for Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith, and big sister to Thomas, 14. “Since my brother Thomas...
08.05.2025
Independent Healthcare Inspection Report (Announced) Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
May 12 (Monday) is International Nurses Day and to mark the occasion this year (2025) Tŷ Hafan Childrens Hospice is sharing its most recent Independent Healthcare Inspection Report by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW). Tŷ Hafan Chief Executive, Irfon Rees, (pictured...
02.05.2025
Check out our fantastic new community van!
BEEP BEEP! We’ve had a very exciting morning! Our team headed to Euro Commercials, where our wonderful long-term supporters unveiled our brand-new community van, in our lovely updated branding! Jeff Carne, Managing Director, Euro Commercials shared, “We’re honoured to support...
28.04.2025
“Running is my switch off time”
Bridgend dad Chris Connor will be taking on the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice this July – and is urging others to sign up to run for Tŷ Hafan too. “I started running after my father...
17.04.2025
Meet our Tŷ Hafan London Marathon 2025 runners
Perhaps one of the most iconic marathons in the world, the 2025 London Marathon is taking place on Sunday, April 27. Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice is privileged to have 11 people taking on this epic challenge in order to raise...
17.04.2025
Paul’s Everest Base Camp Challenge for Tŷ Hafan
Today, Thursday (17th April), Tŷ Hafan dad Paul Fears will take on one of the biggest physical challenges of his life. Paul, from Church Village and a long-time supporter of Tŷ Hafan, will start the seven day climb to Everest...
14.04.2025
Celebrating our Family Support Volunteer gardeners this National Gardening Day
When you have a child with a life-shortening condition, it’s hard to find enough time in the day to juggle your child’s care and appointments with tasks like tidying up the garden. Our ambition is that when a child’s life...
14.04.2025
Thinking about Tŷ Hafan’s Big Welsh Bike Ride?
On September 12, Nickie Morris will be setting off for what promises to be the bike ride of a lifetime, taking on the Big Welsh Bike Ride for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Here Nickie explains in her own words what’s...
10.04.2025
World Music Therapy Week 2025
Each year, World Music Therapy Week runs from Thursday 10th April to Tuesday 15th April. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on what music therapy is and the impact this wonderful form of therapy can have. What is music...
07.04.2025
Take tea or take to the skies!
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or you prefer a cuppa, some cake and a catch-up, Tŷ Hafan has two great fundraisers for everyone in the coming months. Tŷ Hafan Skydive 2025 will take place on Saturday 9 August and offers...
04.04.2025
Top chefs raise a quarter of a million for Tŷ Hafan
Fifteen top chefs raised a quarter of a million pounds last weekend for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. The 15 chefs, including Michelin-star holders and winners of many other top culinary awards, took part in the biennial fundraising event Chefs’ Night...