About us

Rockinghorse is a Brighton-based charity that has been supporting children in Sussex for over 50 years.

Our charity was set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, who recognised there was a real need for additional resources to improve healthcare services for sick children and babies.

At Rockinghorse children’s charity, our aim is to improve the lives of sick children throughout Sussex. We are best-known as the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (the Alex) in Brighton.

We also provide vital support to the neighbouring Trevor Mann Baby Unit (TMBU) and its sister site, the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) based within the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.

In addition, we support paediatric wards in hospitals across Sussex, specialist neonatal units, respite centres and children’s services in the county.

We fundraise to provide life-saving and cutting-edge medical equipment, additional services and items to ensure that young people are treated in an environment better suited to their needs.

We believe no matter where they are, children should always be allowed to be children. Our charity doesn’t receive any government funding and relies on the generous support of individuals, community groups, schools, companies and trusts; people like you.