Reuben’s Retreat walks side-by-side with:
- Children and young people who have a life limiting and/or life threatening illness and their parents and siblings
- Parents and siblings that have lost a child
We support beneficiaries from across the UK through a range of support services including:
- Counselling
- Support groups
- Activity & therapy days
- Short breaks for life-limited children (and their families)
- Bereavement breaks
At Reuben’s Retreat we accept referrals for help directly from those in need to minimise the obstacles or barriers faced when trying to access support. We also accept referrals from a range of health, community and social care professionals and organisations. To learn more or if you need our support please click here.

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Autumn Update
Wow! Autumn is here already and as the beautiful leaves begin to turn, we look forward to cosy evenings and prepare for the next few months here at Reuben’s Retreat. Thanks to your amazing support throughout this challenging year, we are continuing to support families through rain and shine, due to the generous hearts who surround us. Alongside our virtual activities, it’s been a pleasure…
23rd September

Reuben’s 10th Birthday
On the 10th of September 2010, Reuben Michael Graham was born. He enjoyed 23 glorious months with his family and friends. Just two days after Reuben moved to heaven, Reuben’s Retreat was born. Reuben would have been 10 this year and we are spending the next 10 days leading up his birthday commemorating this special…
1st September
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Run for Reuben!
The sponsorship and awareness raised through Running for Reuben has been integral to the charity since we began back in 2012, and we’d love for you to join us this year and help us to turn the streets REUBlue once again! GREAT MANCHESTER RUN – Sunday 23th May 2021 Once again there’s a choice of…
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All donations are greatly appreciated no matter how small.
We are pleased to have the facility for our supporters to set up a regular donation from £5 a month upwards.
If you are an individual UK tax payer please remember to click Gift Aid this allows Reuben’s Retreat to reclaim the 25% basic tax rate on every donation made by an individual UK tax payer and it doesn’t cost you anything!