Childrens Heartbeat Trust

28/08/2026

Starting University with a Heart Condition? Watch This First❤️🎓

Taking the next step in education can feel exciting, but it can also bring lots of questions and new challenges.

Zoe, a member of our Youth Council, has shared her top tips to help you prepare, from understanding your medical care and support options to accessing financial assistance and student services🎓

No matter where your next chapter takes you, remember that support is available and you don't have to navigate it alone❤️

💡 Keep an eye on our social media channels over the coming weeks for more information about our 📚Student Support Bursary📚, designed to support young people aged 16-25 living in Northern Ireland with congenital, inherited or acquired heart disease. This bursary is available to those already in education or employment and can be used for additional training or education.

24/08/2026

Behind every family we support is a unique heart journey, and we're privileged to be there when we're needed most.

❤️ Supporting families from diagnosis through hospital visits and ongoing care
❤️ Financial support during challenging times
❤️ Family accommodation just steps from the hospital ward
❤️ Building confidence, connections and opportunities for young hearts
❤️ Walking alongside families through grief and loss

Supporting heart families every step of their journey👣

21/08/2026

Fab Fundraiser Friday 🥰❤️👏

From coffee mornings to skydives, our incredible supporters never fail to amaze us. Today, we're shining a spotlight on some of the fantastic fundraisers helping us support heart families across Northern Ireland. Thank you for making a difference! 👏🥰

❤️We had some Mile a Day in May fundraisers getting their well deserved cheque photos! Team Harley raised an incredible amount of £1,725 and Team Ellis an amazing £570.

❤️Alison and Jim White held a ‘Coffee Afternoon’ in memory of their son Adam, to honour what would have been his thirtieth birthday. They raised a phenomenal £2,754.74 and received so much support from local businesses!

❤️Anna Reid took part in a car boot sale with her lovely Auntie Lynsey over the summer holidays and raised a fab £110!

❤️Our Skydivers Gary and Conor finalised their fundraising after taking on the 15,000ft leap. Gary achieved an incredible £1,277.50 and Conor a fab £220!

❤️As part of Hays Travel NI fundraising across NI, Hays Travel Omagh took on a 10 mile walk from Gortin to Mountfield to raise funds. The store raised a fantastic total £1,460.40. Well done Omagh! Collectively across NI all hays Travel stores raised over £12,000 for our support services.

❤️The Iron Horse MCC held a breakfast fundraiser recently and were able to raise a wonderful £500 and we were delighted to meet them when presented with the cheque.

❤️The White Orchid Candle Company donated all profits, totalling £660, from ‘The Tall Heart’ candle which was created in memory of Baby Archie and celebrates all heart warriors.

20/08/2026

🎥 What's your favourite thing about working for Children's Heartbeat Trust? ❤️

Behind every service, event and family we support is a team that genuinely cares.

We asked our team one simple question: What's your favourite thing about working for Children's Heartbeat Trust? Watch to hear their heartfelt answers and discover what makes being part of this charity so special✨

19/08/2026

Heart families❤️

We know the extra challenges that can come with caring for a child with a heart condition, so we wanted to share this opportunity with our community.

The Family Fund Northern Ireland Programme is now open, offering grants to eligible families raising a disabled or seriously ill child on a low income.

If you think your family could benefit, or know someone who might, take a look at the post below and find out more❤️

Calling all families in Northern Ireland 📣

Our Northern Ireland programme re-opens today, funded by the Northern Ireland Department of Health.

This mean families living in Northern Ireland raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult, on a low income can now apply for a wide range of grants. Don't forget to check your eligibility on our website before applying.

To find out more about what you can apply for and to start your application today, head over to our website now: https://www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/northern-ireland-core-programme/

Do you know someone who could benefit from this programme? Tag them in the comments below 👇

18/08/2026

Over ✨40 heart families✨ one unforgettable day ❤️

Our Family Fun Day at Streamvale Farm was about more than just a day out. It was an opportunity for families to spend quality time together, connect with others who understand their journey, and create lasting memories 🚜🐑

Strong communities play an important role in helping families feel connected, supported and less alone. Through local support groups and events like these, families can build friendships, share experiences and find encouragement from those who truly understand❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special!

❤️ What was the highlight of the day for your family? COMMENT below👇

14/08/2026

Heart Families❤️❗️This Could Make Your Cinema Trips More Affordable🎬

We know how important making memories together can be.

If your child or family member needs extra support when visiting the cinema, a CEA Card could help make your next movie trip a little more affordable.

The card allows a parent or carer to attend participating cinemas free of charge when accompanying the cardholder.

It could be one small thing that makes family days out a little easier.

Find out more and check eligibility at 👉ceacard.co.uk

11/08/2026

📣 Calling all South Down families!🧸

Come along and create your very own cuddly friend at our Build a Bear Workshop.

📅 Saturday 12th September
🕑 2-4pm
📍 Canal Court Hotel, Newry

This is a great opportunity to meet other families, have fun, and make lasting memories.

A warm welcome awaits all new families🥰

Please contact:
📞 Maeve: 07821 421381
📞 Serena: 07763 046777

07/08/2026

Fab Fundraiser Friday 🥰❤️👏

What an incredible community we have! Every pound raised and every act of kindness helps us be there through some of life's toughest moments. We are so thankful for each and every one of you. ❤️

Take a look at some of the fantastic supporters we've had the pleasure of celebrating this week!

❤Clark Clinic had six amazing relay teams in the Belfast City Marathon, literally going the extra mile for all the heart warriors they support every day. They raised an incredible £3,8123.25 and we are so grateful for their additional support!

❤Two of our amazing London Marathon Runners finalised their totals. We were delighted to be presented with £3,062.25 from Lucy Wilson and £9,336.25 from Ryan Baxter. A huge thank you for taking on this challenge and raising such superb totals!

❤St Mary’s College in Irvinestown took on Mile a Day in May and raised a fabulous £2,407! Our Community Support Worker Jennifer met with Kate Higgins who organised the fundraiser.

❤St MacNissi’s Primary in Larne also took on Mile a Day in May, in memory of a very special staff member – Miss Campbell. They raised a wonderful £879!

❤We have a cohort of Skydivers whose fundraising is now completed!
Natasha McWilliam’s raised a wonderful £407.50.
Rebecca Dwyer raised £816.25 in honour of her little heart warrior Kayleigh.
Stephen Brady jumped in memory of his daughter Aimee and raised £590.
Louise Sherry took on the 15,000 jump in honour of Isla and raised £747.50.
Clare O’Hagan jumped representing Linwoods Health Foods and raised £350.

05/08/2026

❤️🎉 WOW! £12,434.30 raised! 🎉❤️

We're sending a huge thank you to the Hays Travel Northern Ireland team for their incredible support over the past year❤️

From abseils and skydives to quizzes, raffles and community events, staff across the region went above and beyond to support Children’s Heartbeat Trust. 🎊

Your fundraising efforts will make a lasting difference to children and families affected by congenital heart disease across Northern Ireland. We are so grateful for your generosity, dedication and support 🥰❤️