Noah's Ark Children's Hospice

Who we are

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice helps seriously unwell children and their families make the most of the special time they have together. The majority of babies and children we support are unlikely to reach their 18th birthday.

With talented individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of seriously unwell children and their families, we're changing the landscape for paediatrics palliative care in North and Central London, as well as Hertsmere.

We are Charity Today's Charity of the Year as well being the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative and supportive. We are based in The Ark, a brand new children's hospice building set on a stunning 7.5-acre nature reserve in Barnet. We are an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work.

Our culture and values

We will provide your child with high quality, expert support.

Our care team is made up of eminent medical directors and highly experienced nurses, carers, therapists and social workers who are specialists in paediatric palliative care.

We also have a fantastic group of highly trained volunteers who provide support for families that’s really valued – from mowing the lawn, to taking siblings on local outings, to helping to organise paperwork.

We will always take an individual approach – adapting our care to meet the needs of every child, however complex their condition.

We have a wide-range of holistic and clinical services, with equal focus on both, which means we are able to offer as much choice as possible to children and their families.

We will strive to provide consistency and reassurance for the entirety of a family’s time with us.

This starts with the appointment of a dedicated Family Link Worker. From the initial assessment, we help children and families identify what support would be the most beneficial for them. You can find out more about how we can help here.

We offer support to the entire family, including dedicated sibling support.

We will do all we can to offer our support wherever it is required – whether in the home, in the community or at The Ark.

Whether we’re looking after children requiring long-term ventilation, providing a safe space to play, packing up a picnic for a family day out, or making a child’s room at The Ark feel just like home, we’re always there.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Noahs Ark Children's Hospice is a Disabilty Confident employer 

Part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy, and consider them based on their abilities.

Our Diversity Council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.