Niamh's Next Step CIO Childhood Cancer Charity

20/05/2026

Niamh, our beautiful girl,

Fourteen years have passed since we said goodbye on 20th May 2012,
yet your light still shines in everything we do.
Not a day goes by when you are not missed, not a moment passes when you are not loved.
You were/are our little girl, full of courage, full of warmth, full of a smile that could brighten even the darkest day.
Losing you changed our world forever,
but your name continues to live on
through Niamh’s Next Step —
through every act of kindness, every life touched, every bit of hope given to others.
What began from heartbreak
became a legacy of love, because you, Niamh, will always matter.
You will always be remembered.
Sometimes we wonder who you would be today, what dreams you’d be following, what adventures life would have brought you. But in our hearts,
you’ll forever remain our precious little girl.
Today we remember you with tears, with pride, and with endless love.

Thank you for the joy you gave us,
for the strength you still inspire us with,
and for the love that never fades.

Forever missed, forever loved, forever 5.
Mum, dad and Hannah 💜

18/04/2026

So grateful always 💜

Feeling so grateful. This is just 3 days of donations. Absolutely amazing. Thank you to all who have donated, shopped with us and supported our shop. To my volunteers couldn’t do this without you. You are all the best x

13/04/2026

A massive ‘thank you’ to the team at Unipart (Warth Park) in Raunds for their incredible fundraising so far in 2026.
You amazing donations help us continue to fight childhood cancer 💜

07/03/2026

🎽 2026 Great North Run – Place Available! 🏃‍♂️💜

Fancy taking on the world’s biggest half marathon for a truly special cause?

We’ve got one charity place become available for the 2026 Great North Run, running in memory of beautiful Niamh and helping us continue the fight against childhood cancer.

If you’d love to be part of Team Niamh, wear the purple with pride, and make every mile matter, pop us a message. We’d love to have you on board.

Let’s do something amazing together 💜✨

03/03/2026

17/02/2026

Last week, while carrying out our routine checks on the defibrillator and bleed‑kit emergency boxes at the front of the shop Niamh’s Charity Boutique we discovered that the Off the Streets NN CIC bleed kit was missing. What’s particularly concerning is that the external box wasn’t damaged, which means it was opened using the access code — a code held by very few people.

Niamh’s Next Step CIO Childhood Cancer Charity funded both the box and the bleed kit to ensure our community had lifesaving equipment available in an emergency. It’s incredibly disappointing that someone has chosen to take something designed to protect others.

If you happen to come across one of these bags lying around, please do get in touch so it can be returned safely.

On a positive note, we’d like to say a huge thank you to Wellingborough Window And Gutter Cleaning for stepping in and sponsoring a replacement kit so the community isn’t left without this vital resource 💜

05/01/2026

Happy heavenly 19th birthday to our beautiful Niamh. Lost to neuroblastoma in 2012 she is the inspiration behind Niamh’s Next Step and Niamh’s Charity Boutique as we continue to raise funds for research and to help other children with neuroblastoma.
Loved and missed so much everyday
💜💜💜

21/12/2025

Niamh's Next Step CIO Childhood Cancer Charity and Niamh’s Charity Boutique are now closed for Christmas and will reopen in January, as we take time to mark Niamh’s heavenly birthday 🎈

At this special and meaningful time of year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible community.
To every volunteer, customer, supporter, local business and friend who has stood with us throughout 2025 — your kindness and commitment mean more than words can say, we could not do this without you guys.

Together, you help keep Niamh’s light shining brightly, while supporting children and families facing childhood cancer throughout the UK.
It truly is the strength of this community that makes our work possible.

Wishing you all a warm, joyful and peaceful Christmas surrounded by the people you love.

With love and gratitude,
Chris, Sam, Hannah & Niamh
💜💜💜