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£10m Government fund to ease travel costs for families
- 3rd February 2026
Ahead of the launch of the National Cancer Plan tomorrow, the government has announced a £10 million fund to help children with cancer and their families cover the cost of travelling to hospital.
- Social work service
- Family wellbeing
Supporter stories
Volunteer spotlight: Superstar Simon keeps our riverboat afloat
- 20th January 2026
As part of a new monthly feature, Momentum is proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who make our work possible. From administration and fundraising to helping on our riverboat, painting pebbles, and even taking part in Santa doorstep visits, our volunteers play a vital role across every area of the charity.
- Family wellbeing
- Family trips and experiences
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A day to remember as Theo meets Chelsea FC heroes
- 14th January 2026
At the end of last month, almost two-year-old Theo was given a morning to remember when he was invited to the Chelsea FC Women’s training ground in Kingston, where he met players from the team.
- Hospital partnerships
- Family wellbeing
- Family trips and experiences
Press release
Making a mark at Westminster with Monica Harding MP
- 13th January 2026
Momentum Children’s Charity marked a significant milestone yesterday, Monday 13 January, by holding an event at the Houses of Parliament.
- Family support workers
- Family wellbeing
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Festive cheer: 345 advent calendars bring magic
- 10th December 2025
Momentum-supported families across London, Surrey and Sussex have received delicious chocolate advent calendars, helping to bring smiles and a touch of festive joy during the countdown to Christmas.
- Family wellbeing
Press release
Santa brings magic to Momentum families
- 10th December 2025
More than 100 children across Surrey, London and Sussex received a visit from Santa and his elves at the weekend (6 and 7 December), as he made a special trip from the North Pole to visit Momentum-supported families on their doorsteps.
- Family trips and experiences
- Family wellbeing
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A magical afternoon at Winter Wonderland
- 26th November 2025
Seven Momentum families were treated to a magical afternoon at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Wednesday 19 November, thanks to a generous invitation from the organisers.
- Family trips and experiences
- Family wellbeing
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Remembering with love: Grief Awareness Week
- 25th November 2025
Grief touches everyone, and Grief Awareness Week (2–8 December) offers a moment to pause and recognise the ways it can be felt. It is also an opportunity for us to stand alongside families who have a child who has died, offering support and comfort during an incredibly difficult journey.
- Bereavement support
- Family wellbeing
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Grant boosts Momentum’s respite support for families
- 22nd October 2025
We are delighted to announce that we have received a fantastic £7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Surrey, to help fund respite breaks for some of the Surrey-based families we support.
- Respite breaks
- Family wellbeing
Press release
Mabel gets ready for new school year after completing cancer treatment
- 20th August 2025
Five-year-old Mabel, from Surbiton, London, is preparing to start a new school year, four months after completing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
- Family wellbeing
- Respite breaks

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£10m Government fund to ease travel costs for families

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Santa brings magic to Momentum families

A magical afternoon at Winter Wonderland

Remembering with love: Grief Awareness Week

Grant boosts Momentum’s respite support for families

Mabel gets ready for new school year after completing cancer treatment