Impact
Providing Hope When Needed
Miracles is more than a charity; we're a lifeline for families facing the unimaginable. Working closely with professional bodies like Young Lives vs Cancer and Great Ormond Street Hospital, social services, and various children's centre's, we step in when families have nowhere else to turn.
The Reality We Face
There are nearly half a million sick or disabled children in England and Wales*
Nearly all of them - 99.1% - live at home with their families
34% live in households where there is no adult in paid work, compared with 18% of children who are not sick or disabled
There has been a steep rise in the number of babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions in England. The absolute number of these children has almost trebled in the last 17 years from 32,975 in 2001/02 to 86,625 in 2017/18. **
In England and Wales, nearly half a million sick or disabled children live at home, with 34% in households without paid work and 32% in single-parent families.
*British Census
**Make Every Child Count study


Our Response
Rapid Support: We respond within 24 hours, offering practical and compassionate support.
Families Helped Over the Past Three Years:
577 crisis case / families,
1,875 Children of which
600 living with severe illness
Delivering over 48,000 meals
Donating £120K of supermarket vouchers
The Challenges Our Families Face
74% are unemployed, mostly due to their child's illness.
64% are families with a child suffering from a serious illness.
62% are single mothers, many facing additional challenges like their own serious illnesses or depression.
23% are mothers fleeing domestic violence and abuse.


Stories of
Resilience & Hope
From GOSH to Home: Families with children treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital, struggling with financial and emotional burdens.
Facing the Unthinkable: Single parents coping with their child's cancer, heart conditions, and other life-threatening illnesses, often compounded by financial hardship and emotional distress.
Overcoming Adversity: Stories of mothers escaping domestic violence, victims of human trafficking, and families dealing with the loss of a child.
Our Ongoing
Commitment
We stand against the corrosive effects of poverty and illness. Our mission is to bring relief, support, and hope to these families, helping them navigate their toughest times.
Join Us in This Cause
Your support can make a real difference.
Donate now and help us continue providing immediate aid to families in crisis. Together, we can bring hope and change lives.
