Every parent wants to protect their child’s future, yet few have access to the tools that can truly secure it. In those first precious minutes after birth, a remarkable opportunity emerges, a chance to preserve the building blocks of life itself. Cells4Life transforms that fleeting moment into a lifetime of possibilities, giving families the power to safeguard their children’s health with the world’s most advanced stem cell technology. It is not just about storage, it is about foresight, confidence, and the promise of tomorrow.

A Company Committed to Lifelong Health

Cells4Life is the UK’s leading stem cell bank, dedicated to helping families secure the most valuable biological insurance for their children. Since its founding, the company has focused on one core principle: maximizing the health options available to every child by storing and safeguarding their umbilical cord blood and placenta tissue. With a vision that extends far beyond birth, Cells4Life provides parents with confidence that their child’s future treatments, from routine care to groundbreaking regenerative therapies, will be backed by their own perfectly matched stem cells.

Stem cells are remarkable. They repair damaged tissue, regenerate worn-out organs, and even fight diseases. Today, stem cells are already used in treatments for more than 80 serious conditions, including blood and immune disorders. In thousands of clinical trials, these cells are showing promise against conditions that were once thought untreatable, such as cerebral palsy, autism, and diabetes. Cells4Life gives families the opportunity to access this potential from the very beginning of life.

CellsPlus: More Stem Cells, More Possibilities

At the heart of Cells4Life’s offering is CellsPlus, a proprietary processing method designed to deliver three times more stem cells at the point of therapy compared to other leading technologies in the UK. The significance is simple: the more stem cells available, the higher the likelihood of successful treatment, whether for a child or, potentially, an adult. CellsPlus ensures that families are not only storing their child’s stem cells—they are maximizing the future therapeutic potential of every sample.

Unlike standard processing methods, CellsPlus is compatible with modern birth practices, including delayed cord clamping. Even the smallest quantities of cord blood are efficiently processed, ensuring no opportunity for preservation is lost. This approach reflects Cells4Life’s commitment to both medical excellence and respect for the choices parents make during birth.

Multiple Samples and Dual Storage Locations

Recognizing that one size does not fit all, Cells4Life allows families to store stem cells in multiple samples. Only the required portion is thawed for treatment, leaving the rest securely stored for future use. This flexibility ensures that the potential of regenerative medicine is fully realized, today and decades from now.

For added security, Cells4Life stores samples across two separate locations in southern England. This dual-location approach provides reassurance that, in the unlikely event one facility is compromised, other samples remain safe and accessible.

Trusted Expertise and Clinical Excellence

Cells4Life has streamlined the collection process to fit naturally into the birth experience. Stem cell harvesting is conducted after the third stage of labor, ensuring that it does not interfere with bonding or birth plans. Families simply bring their collection kit to the hospital, and a trained phlebotomist or consultant handles the rest. The company provides 24/7 support, ensuring that guidance is always available, and samples are swiftly transported to accredited laboratories for processing.

Every stem cell sample is processed in state-of-the-art laboratories with UKAS accreditation and under strict clinical governance. This commitment to quality ensures that each sample is handled with the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and safety. From collection to long-term storage, Cells4Life integrates cutting-edge technology, expert oversight, and rigorous quality assurance to protect families’ most precious biological assets.

Stem Cells: The Cornerstone of Regenerative Medicine

Doctors and scientists believe that cord blood stem cells are central to the future of regenerative medicine. These cells can repair tissue, restore organs, and, in some cases, provide cures for life-threatening diseases. Over one million stem cell transplants have already taken place globally, and the scope of their potential continues to grow. As the first generation likely to live beyond 100, today’s newborns may rely on regenerative therapies decades from now. Cells4Life ensures that when that time comes, families are prepared.

A Lifetime of Possibilities

Choosing to store a child’s stem cells is more than a medical decision; it is an investment in peace of mind, health security, and future opportunity. It transforms a single birth into a lifetime of potential, giving children the resources they may need to overcome disease, heal injury, or access cutting-edge therapies.

Cells4Life stands apart not only for its innovation but also for its human-centered approach. Every aspect of its service, from collection to storage, is designed to empower families with clarity, convenience, and confidence. More stem cells, more samples, and more treatment options are not just technical achievements—they are a promise that every child’s health matters today, tomorrow, and for decades to come.

Wayne Channon | Chairman

Wayne is an entrepreneur with a passion for life sciences who’s on a mission to make regenerative medicine available to everyone. His love for science, cutting-edge technology, and helping people achieve better health outcomes drives his work in life sciences.

In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Wayne is an accomplished dressage rider. He has represented Great Britain at many international competitions, including the 2005 European Championships, the 2006 World Equestrian Games, and the 2007 World Cup. In 2004, he was shortlisted for the Athens Olympics and served as the CEO of the International Dressage Riders Club for nine years.

“As the UK’s leading and largest stem cell bank, we have developed everything from our systems and processes to the range of services that we offer, and even the way in which we store your baby’s umbilical cord blood, to ensure that your child has the best chance at a healthy future.”