Noah's Ark Children's Hospice

What Noah's Ark Children's Hospice does

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is a UK-registered charity and company limited by guarantee (Registered Charity No. 1081156) providing specialist paediatric palliative care to babies, children and young people aged 0-19 with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions across North and Central London and Hertsmere. The organisation delivers a coordinated service portfolio from its purpose-built facility, The Ark — a seven-and-a-half-acre nature reserve site in Barnet opened in September 2019 — and in family homes, covering clinical care, end-of-life and bereavement support, creative therapies (art, drama, music, neonatal music), specialist play, sibling support, perinatal support, family link work, and an 'On Holiday' respite lodge programme. The clinical model was restructured in January 2026 into a Community Team and a Woodlands Team providing 24/7 care at the facility.

The business is funded through a diversified voluntary-income model rather than fees: services are provided free of charge to eligible families. Over 75% of funding comes from voluntary donations, supplemented by NHS commissioning, corporate partnerships (38+ partners including Tottenham Hotspur, Taylor Wimpey, Bain, BCG, Bain Capital, RBC and Invesco), a hospice lottery, legacies, community fundraising, and flagship events such as the Winter Ball (which has raised over £23m across three decades). Annual expenditure is approximately £7.1m (cited as £6m+ in some sources), implying a daily operating cost near £19,000. Income is supported by 163 accredited volunteers and a senior Philanthropy and Corporate Board.

Distribution is referral-led: NHS Trusts (notably Great Ormond Street Hospital, where Noah's Ark embeds a palliative care outreach nurse one day per week) and direct family enquiries drive service uptake. The hospice holds a Care Quality Commission Outstanding rating and was awarded Investing in Volunteers accreditation in 2024. Governance sits with a Board of Trustees under CEO Sophie Andrews OBE, with Michael McInerney as Honorary Life President and founder; the organisation operates from a single headquarters in Barnet with no subsidiaries.

Name

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice

Legal name

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice

Website

https://noahsarkhospice.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is a UK charity providing free specialist paediatric palliative care to over 400 families across North and Central London and Hertsmere, operating from its Barnet facility, The Ark, and funded primarily through voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care (HSABAFAE), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Routine In-Home Hospice Care (HSABAFAA), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO)

Keywords

• Pediatric palliative care
• Children's hospice services
• End-of-life care
• Bereavement support
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnet

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Donations: Over 75% of funding comes from voluntary donations including individual giving, regular monthly donations, and one-time gifts. Donate page shows monthly and single payment options.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate fundraising through event partnerships, Walking 9-5 challenge, payroll giving, and corporate donations. Partners include major companies across finance, property, and professional services.
3. Government Funding: Small percentage of funding from government sources including NHS partnerships with London NHS trusts and government grants for children's hospice care.
4. Lottery and Raffles: Hospice lottery programme providing regular income from participants
5. Legacies and Gifts in Wills: Legacy giving programme where supporters leave gifts in their wills
6. Community Fundraising: Schools, youth groups, clubs and community organisations raise funds through various activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is a specialist paediatric palliative care charity providing clinical, therapeutic, emotional, and practical support to babies, children, and young people aged 0-19 with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, along with their families, across North and Central London and Hertsmere. Its core service portfolio includes Clinical Care, Family Link (named Family Link Worker support), Specialist Play, Creative Therapies (Art, Drama, Music, Neonatal Music), Bereavement Support, Home Support Volunteers, Sibling Support, End of Life Care, Perinatal Support, Family Activities, On Holiday respite, and Preparing for Adult Services, delivered from a purpose-built facility (The Ark) and in family homes, free of charge.

Product overview

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is a specialist palliative care charity offering a coordinated portfolio of services for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. The service portfolio centres on Clinical Care and Family Link as core offerings, supplemented by Specialist Play, Home Support Volunteers, Sibling Support, Bereavement Support, Creative Therapies, Family Activities, Perinatal Support, and End of Life Care. The organisation operates The Ark, a purpose-built hospice facility in Barnet, and delivers community-based care in partnership with London NHS trusts. The 'On Holiday' programme provides residential respite through holiday lodges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Link A dedicated Family Link service providing a named Family Link Worker to support families throughout their journey with Noah's Ark, offering practical and emotional support. For families of children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
• Clinical Care Specialist palliative and end-of-life care services delivered by a nurse-led clinical team, including symptom management and 24/7 care at The Ark's Woodlands Wing. For children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
• Specialist Play Therapeutic play services designed to help children express themselves, develop coping skills, and experience joy through guided play activities. For children receiving hospice services.
• Home Support Volunteers Volunteers who provide practical and emotional support to families in their own homes, including companionship, light household tasks, and sibling support. For families of children with life-limiting conditions across the catchment area.
• Sibling Support Dedicated support services for siblings of children with life-limiting conditions, including groups, activities, and therapy to help them process their experiences.
• Noah's Ark On Holiday Noah's Ark on Holiday programme offering families holiday lodge accommodations for respite stays, allowing families to create special memories together.
• Preparing for Adult Services Transitional support services helping young people with life-limiting conditions prepare for the move from children's to adult palliative care services.
• Perinatal Support Specialist support for families facing perinatal palliative care, including planning, memory making, and emotional support during pregnancy and early parenthood.
• End of Life Care Comprehensive end-of-life care services supporting children and families during this difficult time, including care at The Ark and in the community.
• Family Activities Programmes for children, siblings, parents/carers, and whole families including days out, events, and activities to create lasting memories.
• Creative Therapies A suite of therapeutic services including Art Therapy, Drama and Movement Therapy, Music Therapy, and Neonatal Music Therapy to support emotional expression and wellbeing. For children and families receiving hospice services.
• Bereavement Support Comprehensive bereavement services including Support Groups & Events, Counselling, Creative Therapies for Bereaved Families, Memory Making, Care After Death, and Neonatal Bereavement Support.
• The Ark A purpose-built hospice facility set in a 7.5-acre nature reserve in Barnet, featuring six children's bedrooms in the Woodlands Wing, hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, accessible playground, and family spaces. Opened 26 September 2019.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £1 million raised in autumn From That Moment campaign
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Tottenham HotspurcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Official charity partner since 2016. Partnership includes mascot opportunities, player visits, fundraising charity matches at Spurs stadium, merchandise for families, dedicated match days, and player golf days. Has created unique memories for children and families while raising significant awareness and funds.
• Winter Ball CommitteecoreGTM or Marketing Partner12 dedicated fundraisers who have raised over £23 million through flagship Winter Ball event over three decades. Members include Leslie Rose OBE, Stephen Murtagh, Neil Bookatz, Kevin Williams, Jo Saffer who serve as Honorary Ambassadors.
• Payen LtdmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinTech firm that launched Walking 9-5 workplace challenge. 45 staff across the globe participated, raising over £35,000 through company network support and JustGiving page.
• Alan Cox ArchitectsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing corporate partner that has helped raise vital funds through annual golf events. Started after Alan visited The Ark and arranged yearly golf event for his network of local businesses.
• The Fidelis PartnershipmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerValued partner since 2021. Head of Charity Partnerships Natalie Gillespie says they have seen first-hand the extraordinary impact on children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
• Taylor WimpeymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor housebuilder corporate partner supporting Noah's Ark through various fundraising initiatives
• Barratt HomesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor housebuilder corporate partner supporting Noah's Ark
• Bain & CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal management consulting firm corporate partner
• BCG (Boston Consulting Group)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal management consulting firm corporate partner
• Bain CapitalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal investment firm; Sofia Maroudia, Managing Director in Portfolio Group, serves on Philanthropy and Corporate Board
• RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate partner through their philanthropy and social impact programmes
• InvescomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal investment manager corporate partner
• Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS specialist children's hospital. Many Noah's Ark families are managed by GOSH under various specialisms. Noah's Ark nurse Adam appointed to palliative care outreach role at GOSH one day per week to build working relationships and encourage referrals.
• North London Collegiate SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Surge Start-Up Academy programme where students completed Social Change Challenge on how to better engage Gen Z with Noah's Ark work
• Sir Jeremy Isaacs CBEcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHonorary Life Chair; former Chair of Trustees for 6 years and trustee for 11. Oversaw scoping, fundraising and build of The Ark. Introduced vast network of philanthropists and corporate supporters. Awarded knighthood in 2025 for services to Philanthropy and Children's Hospice Care.
• Michael McinerneycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHonorary Life President; founded Noah's Ark Children's Hospice to improve access to children's palliative care following death of a child in his family. Chaired charity from inception until 2017.
• Stephen MerchantmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerComedian and actor who supported From That Moment fundraising campaign
• RankinmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrated photographer who supported From That Moment fundraising campaign
• James MaddisonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTottenham Hotspur player who dedicated his annual golf day to Noah's Ark, raising £75,000
• The 10 GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduced pro bono campaign film for From That Moment appeal
• NHS TrustscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with London NHS trusts to deliver care; clinical governance collaboration; referral pathways; staff training and development
• Tottenham Hotspur LegendsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOssie Ardiles, Pat Jennings, Micky Hazard, Paul Miller and others participate in Annual Golf Day, adding star appeal and helping raise approximately £100k

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shooting Star Children's Hospices: UK children's hospice providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care, short breaks, and bereavement support across Surrey and London — directly comparable paediatric hospice model with similar NHS referral dynamics.
• Helen & Douglas House: Oxford-based children's hospice offering specialist palliative and end-of-life care plus family support; closely comparable mission, service mix, and donation-led funding model in the UK paediatric hospice sector.
• Claire House Children's Hospice: North West England children's hospice providing specialist palliative care, respite, and family support; comparable UK paediatric hospice with similar donation-dependent funding profile.
• Acorns Children's Hospice: UK children's hospice network operating three sites across the Midlands, providing palliative care, respite, and bereavement support; comparable multi-site paediatric hospice operation funded largely by voluntary donations.
• Martin House Children's Hospice: Yorkshire-based children's hospice offering palliative care, respite breaks, and bereavement support to children with life-limiting conditions; comparable regional UK paediatric hospice model.
• East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH): Regional children's hospice charity operating across East Anglia with similar service portfolio (care, family support, bereavement) and donation-led funding model targeting families of children with life-limiting conditions.
• Demelza Hospice Care for Children: Kent-based children's hospice providing palliative and end-of-life care, respite, and family support services; directly comparable specialist paediatric hospice serving a defined UK regional catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Together for Short Lives: UK-wide charity and membership body for children's palliative care; not a direct service provider but the leading sector umbrella organisation, comparable as the broader incumbent shaping policy, commissioning, and funding for paediatric hospices like Noah's Ark.

Emerging players

• Rainbow Trust Children's Charity: UK charity providing practical and emotional support to families of seriously ill children, including end-of-life and bereavement care; overlaps with Noah's Ark's family support and bereavement service lines though it does not operate a residential hospice.

Others

• Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity: GOSH's fundraising charity is a key strategic partner of Noah's Ark (palliative outreach nurse embedded at GOSH) and a major UK paediatric charity competing for similar corporate and individual donors in the London market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/NoahsArkChildrensHospice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/noahsarkhospice
• Instagraminstagram.com/noahsarkhospice

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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