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Felix using Eyegaze at Ty Hafan

Cwtch

08.03.2023

Spotlight on… Eyegaze

The Eyegaze Edge machine is assistive technology that helps children with limited mobility interact with the world.  We absolutely adore this piece of equipment. It’s incredible to see children at the hospice who can’t easily communicate be able express themselves...
Quilt square featuring Ty Hafan founder Suzanne Goodall

Announcements

08.03.2023

Sew much talent on display for International Women’s Day

Suzanne Goodall, the founder of Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice, is among 43 inspirational women whose achievements have been honoured in a unique handcrafted quilt designed to celebrate International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8.  The hand-stitched quilt is the creation...
Solitary woman looks pensively out to sea while sitting in Ty Hafan's memorial garden

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03.03.2023

Statement regarding proposed development next to our hospice

As a provider of care services to vulnerable children and young adults, we have not seen any details yet, so have not had an opportunity to understand fully what is proposed for the land immediately adjacent to our hospice and...

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28.02.2023

Tŷ Hafan scoops Charity of the Year Award

Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice has been named Charity of the Year at the prestigious Cardiff Life Awards for the second time in three years. Tŷ Hafan also won this prestigious award in 2021 for our charity’s response to the pandemic...

Family friday

10.02.2023

Ian Waddell walks for Tŷ Hafan before retiring his boots

Ian Waddell is about to turn 85-years-old. And while that in itself is a feat to behold, on 6th March (which is the week of his birthday!), he will be braving the very early hours of the morning to walk...
welsh sheep hanging decorations

Featured

09.02.2023

Handcrafted’s St. David’s Day gift guide

Happy St. David’s Day! Every year on 1st March, Welsh people around the world raise a toast to St. David – the greatest figure in the Welsh Age of Saints – an irony given he was a strict teetotaller.  The...

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Featured

27.01.2023

Tŷ Hafan Shortlisted in Cardiff Life Awards

Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice has been shortlisted in the prestigious 2023 Cardiff Life Awards. The hospice is a Finalist in the Charity Category of the awards alongside eight other charities based in Wales.  It is the third year running that Tŷ...

Family friday

27.01.2023

The diary of a volunteer gardener

Our team of volunteer gardeners work hard to make sure our gardens are lovely for the children and families who visit us to enjoy. They’re simply amazing!  To celebrate their tireless work, we’d like to share some snippets from their...
Sinclair Group brings Ty Hafan car to the hospice

Family friday

20.01.2023

Sinclair Group has extended its fundraising mission for Tŷ Hafan 

Up until March this year, the generous Sinclair Group will be donating £10 from the sale of every used car sold.  This is an extension of the Group’s fundraising initiative in December last year, which saw £5,000 raised for us...
Registered nurse Emma cares for Marshall at Ty Hafan Children's Hospice

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16.01.2023

Open evening for nurses and healthcare workers

Registered nurses and healthcare support workers looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career working with some of the most vulnerable children in Wales are being invited to explore career opportunities at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice.  The much-loved Welsh charity, which...
Cardiff City fc visits ty Hafan

Family friday

06.01.2023

Cardiff City FC has some fun at Tŷ Hafan!

Cardiff City FC has supported us for a long time, so we were delighted when the 1st team dropped into the hospice to wish us a merry Christmas and have some fun with the children! The Bluebirds spent time meeting...
child and parent in car with camera

Featured

27.12.2022

6 sensory activities for car journeys with children

Long car journeys or even just a short drive to the supermarket can sometimes be tough for little ones. Keeping them entertained and soothed with sensory play activities can really help make car journeys run smoothly. Sensory play is great for...

Family friday

23.12.2022

Festivities at the hospice: a Christmas pantomime with a very special guest

Today was a very festive day at the hospice… Not only did we host a Christmas pantomime for families, but Santa Claus himself came to visit in a Wales Air Ambulance helicopter! This year’s Encanto-themed panto was produced and performed by some...

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16.12.2022

6 accessible day trips for children in Wales

Getting the little ones out to blow off some steam and have some fun is such a joy. For many families in Wales, finding an accessible attraction is key to enjoying a day out to the fullest.   Fortunately, Wales...

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Featured

08.12.2022

Fundraising success for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice following very challenging year

Christmas has “come early” for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Earlier this week (Tuesday 6 December) leading Welsh entertainers including ‘It’s a Sin’ star Callum Scott Howells and Steve Speirs of ‘The Tuckers’ thrilled a sell-out audience at Cardiff’s David’s Hall,...
Cwtch Magazine Hero

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Family friday

02.12.2022

You did it! You raised £342,922 in 60 hours!

We had a goal of raising £250,000 between 10 am on 27th November and 10 pm on 29th November with our When Your World Stops appeal and, thanks to you, we did it… and then some!  We were amazed to have...
The Wales football team celebrating

Family friday

25.11.2022

Proceeds from Wales’ unofficial World Cup song go to Tŷ Hafan!

The World Cup has captured the attention of billions of people all over the globe this year and, as this is Wales’ first time qualifying in 64 years, it feels like a very special time to be Welsh.  It’s a...
End of life care appeal

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Ty Hafan

23.11.2022

Rose’s story at the heart of Tŷ Hafan’s first ever intensive fundraising appeal

Tragic baby Rose’s story at the heart of Tŷ Hafan’s first ever intensive fundraising appeal to raise £250,000 in just 60 hours On Sunday (Nov 27) Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice will launch its first ever intensive fundraising appeal in a...
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