Tiny Lives is an independent charity supporting 800+ premature and sick babies and their families each year from across the North East at the RVI Newcastle.
A huge shout out to the wonderful Tom and Grace, who continue to support Tiny Lives with hosting their fresh allotment sale twice a year💙
Together, they raised an incredible £1,100, bringing their total fundraising for Tiny Lives to an amazing £8,695! Thank you😊
🌿Picnic for Preemies & Pals is back for 2026!
Host your own picnic this summer - in your garden, park or workplace - and help raise vital funds for premature and sick newborn babies 🫶
Learn more on our website or email [email protected] for more information.
🎉 Trinity Square Birthday Celebration
We were delighted to join Trinity Square on Saturday 23rd May to celebrate their birthday and be part of such a fantastic community event - £387.50 was raised on the day was donated to Tiny Lives!💛
✨ Can You Help Support Our Charity Ball?
If you or your company would like to contribute, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with us via DM, email [email protected] or give us a ring on 0191 230 2112 to arrange collection or drop-off.
💙We’re pleased to share that our Communication Cards have recently been updated - including the addition of a new card to support conversations around mental health.
Available in Arabic, Farsi, Bengali, Kurdish, Turkish and Romanian!
📩 You can request a copy via our website
We understand that some families may choose not to follow the news to protect their wellbeing. We completely respect this, and we are thinking of everyone who may be affected.
Tiny Lives families may be aware of today’s news relating to maternity care, which may feel upsetting or overwhelming for many.
Please remember that you are not alone - support is here for you whenever you need it....
At Tiny Lives, we are committed to supporting your emotional wellbeing, offering a safe space to talk and access to specialist counselling.
You can access our self-referral counselling service and find out more in a photo description.
Something to look forward to this September… Meet, Chat, Learn bookings are now open! 💛
We’re delighted to welcome families - both new and returning - to our next term of free parent and baby classes.
Book via website or contact [email protected] for more info.
💛 Happy Father’s Day 💛
Today we’re recognising all neonatal dads - on the unit, at home, and those remembering their babies 💙
Honor a dad with a £10 donation to support neonatal families – donate here:
💙Read new article on our website about Fatherhood changes the brain and body helping dads bond, nurture and respond to their babies 🫶
This Father’s Day, help us support neonatal dads 💛
🔗 Donate via link below:
A huge thank you to our incredible neonatal nurses who took on a fundraising walk this weekend 💙
They’ve raised a fantastic £530 to support Tiny Lives and help us continue our work for neonatal families.
Going above & beyond - even in their own time. Truly inspiring ✨
💛 A Father’s Love 💛
When Jack was born 15 weeks early, his dad began writing a poem by his side. Five years later, he’s finished it - as Jack turns 5 and thrives!
In gratitude, he’s raised £230 for Tiny Lives ✨
Thank you, Liam!
💙 Huge thanks to our incredible #ManchesterMarathon runners supporting Tiny Lives!
Denis & Alice raised £2,000+ for their nephew Teddy and Nicola & Stuart raised £750 in memory of Theo & Bambos 🫶
Every mile helps us support neonatal families ✨
Sometimes the quiet strength goes unseen - the smiles, the kindness, the support you give, even when things feel heavy inside.
At Tiny Lives, we’re here to support you through every step and stand beside you today and every day 🫶
💙 This Father’s Day, support the dads holding it all together. 💙
💫 A £10 could help to break down the barriers that make this time even harder.
👨🍼You can make a donation via link in photo description:
Nine members of the Jackson Hogg team recently completed an impressive 27km hike along the Isaac’s Tea Trail in support of Tiny Lives, raising £2,730 with the second half of their challenge – 32km is still to come later this year. We look forward to following their progress💛
After our special afternoon in April, our Sibling Support Group returns this June offering a warm and supportive space for families who have spent time on Ward 35 and experienced loss of their baby.
📅 27 June | 1–3pm | Northern Stage
🔗Learn more here https://t.co/2c189dkkfw
Kangaroo Care Day 2026 at the RVI's Neonatal Unit 💜
Families joined us for a coffee morning, spending precious skin-to-skin time, learning about its benefits, and sharing experiences over tea & biscuits.
Thank you to all who joined 🫶
Meet Chris – our 5K May Hero who raised £2,579 for Tiny Lives🌟
Chris walked 5K every single day throughout the month to give back and help ensure other families receive the same care and support they did during their own neonatal journey.
Thank you Chris!💛