Why The Smallest Things Needs Your Support

Why does The Smallest Things need your support?

The Smallest Things is run by a team of volunteers and one part time paid member of staff. We need your support to help maintain and grow our vital work.

1. We recruit others to our mission

Through our Prem Aware, Employer with Heart and Preemie Proud red book sticker schemes we are improving the life experiences and rights of children born prematurely and their families

2. We influence change

Through raising awareness, campaigning and the support of our community, we were instrumental in the government’s introduction of Neonatal Leave and Pay

3. We raise awareness and provide support

We share real life stories through our blog series, including Dads do NICU, and we host an inclusive and supportive social media community

4. We carry out research

We carry out regular surveys of parents who have experienced neonatal care and publish our findings in our After NICU report

5. We hold events to support and inform

We hold our annual picnic weekend to engage our supporters and their loved ones and recently held our first Virtual Festival to bring together individuals from all walks of NICU life.

If you have any questions about supporting The Smallest Things, from fundraising to Prem Aware to Employer with Heart, please contact us by clicking below.