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When a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own.

Our ambition is to make sure that all families have the care and support they need, in life, death and beyond.

19/06/2026

POV: You ask your CEO if he’d like his face painted for Children’s Hospice Week and he doesn’t even hesitate before saying, “Absolutely!” 🎨👏

Despite having to head back to an Executive Team meeting immediately afterwards 😅

We’re not saying the butterfly helped the meeting, but we’re not saying it didn’t either! 🦋

17/06/2026

This Children's Hospice Week, we've joined with Hope House & Tŷ Gobaith in calling for system-wide change to stop families of children with life-threatening conditions across Wales needing to “fight” for help.

Families from both hospices have made their voices heard in our Family Voices 2 report, which has been launched today at Cardiff Bay with the help of Daniel’s mum and dad, Catherine and Jonathan, Alaw's mum, Ffion, and Thomas's sister, Emily, our Welsh Youth Parliament representative.

The report reveals families in Wales are being “pushed to the limits” as they struggle to access the care and support they need and makes clear that solutions are within reach, but this requires coordinated action from the Welsh Government, NHS, local authorities and the children’s hospices.

Irfon Rees, our Chief Executive, said, “We hope people will read this report with the seriousness it deserves and join us in turning what families have told us into real, sustained improvement.

“We are deeply grateful to every parent, carer, child and young person who shared their experience with us for Family Voices 2. Sharing takes time and courage, especially when life is already so full. Family voices matter, and they must shape what happens next.”

Read the full report here > https://bit.ly/43KAFR0

16/06/2026

“I felt like I was drowning,” shared Mum Hannah.

Hannah’s son Seb is nine and lives with severe cerebral palsy following a non-accidental brain injury as a baby.

“Seb is full of life. He’s cheeky and very clever. He makes everyone smile. He has the lushest smile ever.”

Before Tŷ Hafan, Hannah felt completely overwhelmed. Now, she describes the support they’ve received as “life-changing.”

“We got accepted for support at Easter and instantly got this wave of support. It took my breath away and I’m so thankful."

"Until we came to Tŷ Hafan, I felt like I was drowning. Now I feel like I’m not. But no one had ever suggested they might be able to help children like Seb and families like mine.”

Read Seb’s story here > https://bit.ly/4gnv3Uf

15/06/2026

“Every childhood deserves to be rich in joy, love and shared memories.”

These words from our Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, mark the start of Children’s Hospice Week, and they couldn’t feel truer for the families we support.

No parent ever imagines their child's life will be short. But right now, across Wales, thousands of families are living this reality.

Every day at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice, we walk alongside children with life-shortening conditions and their families, through life, death and beyond.

Because no family should have to face their child’s short life alone 💚

Find out more about Children's Hospice Week here > https://bit.ly/4vO6aFJ

Together for Short Lives

12/06/2026

Our Summer Adventure Challenge is back! Join us for a fun-filled challenge designed especially for little adventurers! 🎒

Take part in exciting activities of your choice and stay busy over the school summer holidays – all while raising money for Tŷ Hafan 💚

Whether you're at home or on holiday, in sunshine or showers, you decide what adventures to take on. We'll provide plenty of fun ideas to get you started! 😎

It's FREE to sign up and you’ll get...

🤩 A printed activity pack with stickers, sponsor form and an activity board game

🗨️ Access to our Summer Adventure Challenge Facebook group (for parents)

🏅 A certificate and medal for raising £30.

Ready to get started? > https://bit.ly/4u6oeK9

Kindly sponsored by Acorns Nurseries Limited.

11/06/2026

Bella brought a whole new meaning to messy play during a recent session at our hospice 🤩

Because sometimes, the mess isn’t just fun, it’s also an awesome way to express ourselves!

And really… who doesn’t love getting MESSY? 🙌

10/06/2026

THIS WEEKEND! Step inside our hospice gardens this Saturday (the weather is looking beautiful!) 🪻🌷🌼

When a child’s life will be short, every moment matters. That’s why spaces for joy, reflection and togetherness are so important.

This Saturday, we’re opening our beautiful gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme. It’s a rare chance to experience a place that means so much to the children and families we support.

Set against stunning sea views, our gardens are thoughtfully designed to welcome everyone. They are a place where children can play, families can pause and memories can be made.

During your visit, you can explore: A sensory garden filled with colour, texture and scent. A peaceful woodland walk. Open spaces to play and relax. Beautiful planting, including roses, peonies, shrubs and fruit trees. Wildlife thriving throughout the grounds.

Every corner of the garden is lovingly cared for by our dedicated team of volunteer gardeners. There will also be refreshments and plants available to buy on the day.

📍Hayes Road, Sully, Penarth, CF64 5XX
📆 Saturday 13th June
🕐10 am – 2 pm
🎟️ Adults £5 | Children free.

Book your space now > https://bit.ly/4tpoHqq

09/06/2026

YESSSSS! Welsh 3 Peaks 2026... Completed it! ✅

A huge ‘WELL DONE’ to everyone who took on the epic Welsh 3 Peaks over the weekend. Despite some incredibly testing Welsh weather, everyone absolutely smashed it and supported each other until the very end 🥰

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Together, you’ve raised over £40k with lots of donations still coming in! 🤩

Your incredible fundraising means that we can be there for more families through their child’s life, death and beyond 💚

And a big thank you to Remote Outdoors, Thomas Carroll, Brakes, Paul Fears Photo, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Eryri National Park, National Trust and all our wonderful volunteers, without whom our events just would not be possible.

📸 You can take a look at your fantastic photos by Paul Fears here > https://bit.ly/4ewuaaz

08/06/2026

Did you know we support children and families in their homes too? 💚

Here’s Mila at home, taking part in a bee-themed sensory session with Karen, one of our Therapeutic Playworkers during an Outreach Session.

Care doesn’t just happen in our hospice. We’re also there in communities, in living rooms, in kitchens and wherever families need us most.

This is only possible because of your incredible support. Diolch 🥰

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+442920532199

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https://www.tyhafan.org/

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