Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity

Who we are

Roald Dahl was one of the world’s most imaginative, successful and loved storytellers and he left a marvellous legacy. Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity was established in 1991 by Roald Dahl’s widow Felicity, shortly after his death. Today, there are currently 78 Roald Dahl Nurses caring for over 21,000 seriously ill children across the UK at any one time. Our Nurses work directly with the child and family, supporting them in the community and within the hospital setting. They support children and families affected by conditions which are not often given the attention they deserve, including epilepsy, acquired brain injury, rare diseases, sickle cell and thalassemia. They also support young people transitioning from child to adult healthcare services, ensuring young people do not fall through the gap and continue to receive high-quality care. Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Specialist Nurse to help them lead a more marvellous life.