Trusts and Foundations
Support from Trusts and Foundations is vital to Tree of Hope’s work – our partners help us to improve health and change the lives of seriously ill and disabled children and young people in the UK.
If you are a trustee, connected to a Trust, or thinking about setting one up, we would love to hear from you.
Together, we can explore how our aims and objectives align, and how you can become part of a wider movement of supporters, helping to deliver lasting support to families in the UK and access to essential healthcare for children and young people who need it most.
Email our team today to find out how we can work together
Why Give To Tree of Hope?
We are experts in children’s healthcare access
Founded in 1992 by volunteers working directly with families, Tree of Hope has grown into a trusted national children’s healthcare charity supporting up to 500 families each year.
Our experienced team helps families access life changing operations, specialist therapies, equipment and home adaptations that are not available through the NHS or where waiting times are unacceptably long.
Alongside financial support, our Family Support Service provides practical guidance, emotional support and careful management of funds, helping families navigate an often overwhelming system with confidence and dignity.
We build meaningful partnerships around shared goals
We know that every Trust and Foundation has its own aims and priorities. That is why we take time to understand what matters most to you and shape partnerships that create genuine impact.
Support may be flexible, helping us respond quickly to growing demand and strengthen our core Family Support Service, or it may focus on specific areas of work that align closely with your charitable objectives.
Flexible Ways To Make An Impact
We always welcome gifts towards our core costs. Trusts and Foundations can support Tree of Hope in two other key ways.
Support our Family Support Service
Funding our Family Support Service helps hundreds of families each year to access healthcare, navigate complex systems and receive the guidance and reassurance they need at one of the most challenging times in their lives.
This funding allows us to respond quickly to new enquiries, support families with complex needs and ensure no family is left to face this journey alone.
Support children and young people directly
We also work with selected partners to manage funding that goes directly towards individual children and young people’s treatments, therapies, specialist equipment and home adaptations.
Through partnerships such as our work with the Jack O’Donnell Foundation, we have developed strong processes to assess need, manage payments, support families and provide clear reporting on how funds are used and the impact achieved.
This approach enables Trusts and Foundations to create direct, measurable change for children and families, while benefiting from Tree of Hope’s governance, safeguarding and financial oversight.
We Are Here To Support You Every Step Of The Way
With a dedicated Head of Trusts and Foundations, we are on hand to make your giving strategy a reality.
We'll send regular updates and reports so you can see the impact you're making; invite you to intimate events to connect with senior experts across our organisation; and introduce you to like-minded foundations in our network.
What Our Trust And Foundation Partners Say
The Impact of Trusts and Foundations
In the past 5 years, funding that we have secured from Trusts and Foundations has allowed us the opportunity to expand our support, including recruiting an additional Family Support Officer based in Sheffield, strengthening our ability to support families in the North and Scotland. Thanks to this incredible belief in our work, we welcomed Katie, who has since worked tirelessly to build new referral relationships with partner organisations and connect with more families who need us.
Our vision, as we grow is a world where every child and young person has equal access to the best possible healthcare and support, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
Contact Us
We'd love to start a conversation about how we might work together.
Email Emma Bourne, Head of Trusts and Foundations: emma@treeofhope.org.uk
