Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

For families living with serious childhood illness, time is everything. We provide support whenever it's needed for as long as it's needed.
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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, founded in 1986, is a beacon of hope and support for families with children affected by life-threatening or terminal illnesses. Its unique model provides each family with a dedicated Family Support Worker, delivering personalised, family-led care that extends to every family member, from parents and carers to siblings and grandparents. With services offered at no charge, the charity relies heavily on voluntary contributions to continue providing this much-needed lifeline to families in crisis.

The organisation's commitment to its employees is equally as strong as its dedication to families. Rainbow Trust prides itself on being a workplace where employees are proud to contribute and go above and beyond to achieve their mission. The Senior Leadership Team exemplifies the organisation's values, fostering an open communication culture and actively encouraging employee input on strategic decisions. The SLT ensures that all employees, from various locations, are included in key organisational updates, facilitated through the use of technology like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Rainbow Trust also prioritises employee wellbeing, with initiatives led by the Rainbow Trust Feel Good group. In addition, the Employee Voice group provides a platform for open dialogue and suggestions, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity. With a focus on personal development, the organisation utilises 360 Feedback as part of their performance development process, starting with the leadership team.

In essence, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is not only a lifeline for families in need but also a nurturing and engaging environment for its dedicated employees.

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Wellbeing

84% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

The charity has an active wellbeing group called the Feel Good group, which runs wellbeing initiatives, activities, challenges and communications throughout the year on various topics. Employees are encouraged to get involved in initiatives aimed at improving their mental, physical and financial wellbeing, as well as promoting team dynamics, understanding and cohesion.
My Team

95% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

Employees are encouraged to nominate a Star of the Month, which celebrates an individual or team who has demonstrated the charity’s values, or gone above and beyond their role to support a colleague. The winner is celebrated in the monthly briefing and an Employee of the Year is celebrated at the annual staff conference.
Personal Growth

90% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Rainbow Trust has a clear process for supporting employee development. Discussions about competency, training and development needs and career aspirations are held formally during its annual performance review process. It has a talent management programme, which is driven through the annual performance reviews, 360 feedback and self-assessment. The programme is tailored to the individuals.
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84% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

The charity has an active wellbeing group called the Feel Good group, which runs wellbeing initiatives, activities, challenges and communications throughout the year on various topics. Employees are encouraged to get involved in initiatives aimed at improving their mental, physical and financial wellbeing, as well as promoting team dynamics, understanding and cohesion.
My Team
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95% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

Employees are encouraged to nominate a Star of the Month, which celebrates an individual or team who has demonstrated the charity’s values, or gone above and beyond their role to support a colleague. The winner is celebrated in the monthly briefing and an Employee of the Year is celebrated at the annual staff conference.
Wellbeing
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84% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

The charity has an active wellbeing group called the Feel Good group, which runs wellbeing initiatives, activities, challenges and communications throughout the year on various topics. Employees are encouraged to get involved in initiatives aimed at improving their mental, physical and financial wellbeing, as well as promoting team dynamics, understanding and cohesion.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
1986
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
42
Employee average age
11% : 89%
Male : Female employee ratio
18%
Employees earning £35k+
19%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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We are extremely proud of our continued achievements and the commitment seen by our staff. We recruit people who are passionate about what we do and we aim to look after them well, because our success, and the care we provide to families, depends on having a team that is motivated, passionate and committed to learning and sharing. With over 38 years of care our vision continues to be that every family in the UK who has a child with a life-threatening illness receives the support they need. It has long been a strategic priority for us to grow our care services to reach more families, both in the regions where we already support and in new areas; and it is extremely exciting that we have established care teams in two new locations - Liverpool and Reading, and that we are piloting an online support project to be able to reach more families outside of the areas we usually operate in. We couldn’t do any of this without our dedicated teams. Thank you!

Zillah Bingley, Chief Executive

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