Charity Information

£1m-10m
Annual Expenditure

benefits children benefits young people

Target Sectors
Health & Disability:
Health & Disability
Disease
Hospices
Hospitals
Society & Work:
Family
Target Locations
UK:
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales

Founded 1987

Starlight Children's Foundation

Mission Statement

Starlight grants a once-in-a-lifetime wish for seriously and terminally ill children, restoring the magic and fun of childhood and giving the whole family happy memories to share, whatever the future holds.

Starlight also creates entertainment in every hospital and hospice throughout the UK. Sick children go to Starlight parties, laugh their way through pantomimes, go out on Starlight Escapes, play games and watch films on the Starlight Fun Centre, and enjoy the toys and puzzles of the Starlight Distraction Box.

Happy children respond better to treatment and each year Starlight helps over half a million children to forget about their illness and simply have a bit of fun.

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