New brand, same heart
When a child is ill, family stays. And at Ronald McDonald House UK, we stay with them.
Learn about our new brand.
McHappy Day is coming!
On 26 September £1 from every selected main meal sold will be donated to Ronald McDonald House UK. Thanks to the generosity of McDonald’s suppliers, additional donations will also be unlocked through the purchase of some of your favourite menu items.
Our impact in 2025
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We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need medical care.
When a child needs hospital care far from home, families are often forced to travel at short notice and stay for longer than expected. This sudden displacement brings significant practical and financial pressure at an already overwhelming time.
Support for families
Get support if you’re a parent or carer
Find out what support is available, what staying with us is like and what to expect when your child is receiving hospital care far from home.
Advice if you’re a healthcare professional
Learn how we work alongside NHS services to support family‑centred care and help families stay close during their child’s hospital treatment.
Find a place to stay
We have 14 Houses across the UK, all within walking distance of children’s hospitals.
Our Houses offer families space to rest, eat, wash clothes and spend time together, while remaining close to their child’s bedside.
Get involved
Raise money
From taking on a challenge to fundraising in your community, your support helps families stay close when it matters most.
Take part in an event
Join an event or a challenge, have fun and help families stay close to care.
Volunteer with us
Volunteers help create welcoming, supportive spaces where families feel cared for during hospital stays.
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