Tommy’s

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Overview

Tommy’s is a UK-based charity dedicated to funding research into miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth while providing essential pregnancy support. Their mission is to ensure that every baby has the best possible chance of being born safely.

A rainbow baby is a baby born after pregnancy loss, symbolising hope and healing after a storm. Tommy’s recognises the unique emotional challenges parents face when expecting again after loss. Their Rainbow Baby support offers guidance, reassurance, and medical expertise to help parents navigate this journey with confidence.

Tommy’s official logo, representing the UK charity dedicated to pregnancy research, baby loss support, and Rainbow Baby care.

Support Services

Specialist Pregnancy Information: Evidence-based advice tailored for those who have experienced previous loss.

Emotional Wellbeing Support: Resources to help parents cope with anxiety, grief, and mixed emotions during pregnancy.

Rainbow Baby Stories: Personal accounts from families who have been through similar journeys, providing hope and solidarity.

Access to Expert Midwives: The Tommy’s Midwives helpline offers professional guidance for those needing reassurance and medical advice.

Rainbow Clinic Referrals: Tommy’s partners with NHS clinics to provide specialist care for those at higher risk of complications.

Tommy’s fundraising pack including branded running shirts, medals, information leaflets, and a thank-you card for charity supporters raising money for pregnancy and baby loss research.

Support For…

Tommy’s Rainbow Baby Support is for:

  • Parents who have previously experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss and are now pregnant again.

  • Families who need specialist medical support due to previous pregnancy complications.

  • Anyone looking for emotional guidance, reassurance, and expert advice to navigate pregnancy after loss.

  • Parents who need help understanding risk factors, medical appointments, and pregnancy care pathways after a previous loss.

  • Families seeking a supportive community of people who understand the unique emotional challenges of expecting a rainbow baby.

“Without the incredible support and care that I received at Tommy’s Rainbow Clinic in Manchester, I would never have been able to get through my second pregnancy. My Rainbow Riley came early, and I feel so strongly that my body would have gone into labour even earlier with stress and anxiety if it weren’t for the love of Tommy’s.”
— Rainbow Parent
“I feel lucky that a midwife told me about Tommy’s because their midwife helpline was invaluable after losing Teddy; they really understand loss.”
— Rainbow Parent

How to connect

A Tommy’s charity runner smiling and holding a rainbow-shaped frame that reads “Tommy’s – Together, for every baby” during a fundraising race event.
A smiling runner wearing a Tommy’s charity vest, participating in a fundraising marathon event with a rainbow-themed backdrop in support of baby loss awareness and research.

Legal Entity

Tommy’s is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity Number: 1060508) and Scotland (SC039280). A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales company number 3266897.

Registered address:
TOMMY'S
NICHOLAS HOUSE
3 LAURENCE POUNTNEY HILL
LONDON
EC4R 0BB

For more information on their legal entity, accounts and governing documents:
UK Charity
Scotland Charity
UK company

Location

Tommy's operates several specialist clinics and research centres across the UK, focusing on various aspects of pregnancy health:

Miscarriage Research Clinics:

  • Birmingham Women's Hospital

  • University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

  • St Mary's Hospital, London

  • Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, London

These clinics provide care for couples experiencing early pregnancy complications and conduct research to prevent miscarriages.

Preterm Birth Clinics:

  • Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London

  • Newham Hospital, London

  • Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, London

  • St Mary's Hospital, London

  • St Thomas' Hospital, London

  • The Royal London Hospital

  • University College Hospital, London

  • Leeds General Infirmary

  • St James's University Hospital, Leeds

  • University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

These clinics are part of Tommy's National Centre for Preterm Birth Research, aiming to understand and prevent premature births.

Rainbow Clinics:

  • Saint Mary's Hospital, Manchester (Oxford Road Campus and Wythenshawe sites)

The Rainbow Clinics provide specialised care for families during pregnancies following a loss, offering support through specialist scans and tests.

For more information or to access support, visit Tommy's official website: https://www.tommys.org/

Founders

Tommy's was founded in 1992 by Dr. Ian Fergusson and Dr. Anthony Kenney, both obstetricians at St Thomas' Hospital in London, along with Lucy Nelson, a patient. They initiated a campaign to raise funds for pregnancy research, which evolved into Tommy's charity.

The charities Trustee Board for 2024:

Emma Parry - Trustee
Professor Vanora Hundley - Trustee
Paul Rowlinson - Trustee
Dr Shema Tariq - Trustee
Dr Sonji Clarke - Trustee
David Logan - Trustee
Robert Woodward Stirling - Trustee
Aedamar Comiskey - Trustee
HAYLEY MARIE TATUM - Trustee
Anita Rose Charlesworth- Trustee

At Ellie’s Rainbow, we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information about the incredible organisations supporting families through baby loss. The details on this page have been compiled to help guide you to the resources offered by this organisation.

If you are a representative of this organisation and notice any inaccuracies, missing information, or wish to request updates, please contact us at support@ellies.gift. We’re committed to ensuring this page is as helpful and accurate as possible for those seeking support.