Help us complete the final phase

Reuben’s Retreat, Glossop — creating fully accessible holiday suites for families

With your help we can make this vision a reality

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Our appeal

Based in Glossop, in the beautiful hills of the High Peak, Reuben’s Retreat is undertaking an ambitious 10-phase project to create a dedicated retreat for families of children with life-limiting, complex medical conditions and families who have experienced the loss of a child.

Six of the ten phases have now been completed, including our Bereavement Support and Wellbeing Centre and our state-of-the-art Activity Wing. Families currently attend a wide range of therapeutic sessions and activities, including counselling, holistic therapies, hydrotherapy, sensory play experiences, and much more.

Reuben's Retreat, Glossop

Our final ambition is to complete the restoration of our beautiful historic building and create fully accessible holiday suites, allowing families to enjoy short breaks where they can spend quality time together in the sanctuary of Reuben’s Retreat.

Families caring for a child with complex medical needs often face significant barriers to taking a holiday. From specialist equipment and accessibility requirements to increased travel and insurance costs, the practical challenges can be overwhelming. For bereaved parents, the opportunity to spend time away together can be invaluable.

We are now incredibly close to making this vision a reality. Your donation will help bring this final phase to life, creating a unique place where families can rest, reconnect, and make lasting memories.

By supporting this appeal, you will be contributing to something truly special, helping families who are navigating some of life’s most challenging circumstances.

To make a donation, please click below.

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In their own words

What families tell us about their time at Reuben’s Retreat.

“Every time I wake up here I feel safe and not alone, even though I was never here with my son I feel close to him when I am here”
“It was truly heartwarming to see our daughter relax in the pool. Her face lit up. These moments mean the world to us”
“I left feeling so grateful and overwhelmed in such a good way. We were truly spoilt and in our world that is a rarity.”
“It is fair to say the support I have received has without doubt probably saved my life”
“Reubens’ understands that child loss for us is daily and forever though the world moves on”
“It’s so helpful to have medical conversations about our children without judgement as we are all in the same boat”
“It’s the most magical place on Earth”
“I feel so much less alone than I have been”
A bereaved parent

“They have literally saved me.”

A bereaved parent

When a family loses a child, the world keeps turning while theirs stops. Your gift means there is somewhere to go — a warm room, a listening ear, and people who understand without needing an explanation.

Jack’s Mum

“I feel a wave of calm and peace wash over me.”

Jack’s Mum

Families whose children face an uncertain future carry an exhausting load. Your donation gives them respite, counselling and company — time to simply be a family again.

“Here, you are surrounded by people that just… get it.”

A Reuben’s Retreat family

Where your money goes

Emotional support

Counselling, one-to-one support and group sessions for parents, siblings and grandparents — for as long as a family needs us.

Time together

Coffee Connect, family events and day trips that create magical memories and quietly break the isolation of grief.

The final phase

Completing the restoration of our historic building and creating fully accessible holiday suites, so families can enjoy short breaks together.

The families behind every donation

A family being supported at the RetreatA family together in the parkSupporting families of children with medical complexitiesVolunteers at a supermarket bag packSupporters taking on a fundraising challengeThe Reuben’s Retreat team

Your questions answered

Is my donation secure?

Yes. Payments are handled entirely by Stripe on their own secure pages — your card details never touch our website.

What is Gift Aid, and should I add it?

If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid lets us claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give, at no cost to you. Just tick the box and add your home address so we can claim it.

Can I give monthly instead?

Absolutely — regular gifts help us plan support for the future. You can choose a monthly gift on our main donation page.

I’m paying in money I’ve fundraised — where do I do that?

Use the form on our donation page and tick “I’m paying in fundraising” so we can thank you properly and record it against your event.

Can I cover the card fees?

Please do if you can — there’s a tick box on the form. It means every penny of your gift reaches our families.

Make a one-off donation

Choose an amount, add Gift Aid if you’re a UK taxpayer, and you’ll be taken to our secure checkout. Thank you — truly.

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