Welcome to Derian House
We care for more than 400 seriously ill babies, children and young people across the North West helping them make the most of every moment.
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Want to fundraise for us?
Email fundraising@derianhouse.co.uk or call 01257 271 271
The Little Things
Derian dad Paul Woodward’s documentary, “The Little Things”, dives deep into the world of children’s hospices – and offers an exclusive look behind the scenes at Derian House. Directed by the award-winning Thomas Elliott Griffiths, the film highlights the moving stories and connections between families, staff, and volunteers, showcasing the blockbuster impact of hospice care.
The Little Things is currently touring film festivals across the globe and it is hoped a distributor will be secured to allow the film to be showcased to the world.
Family Stories
Daniella's story
Hello, my name is Daniella. I’m a 27-year-old mum and I live in Westhoughton with my husband Julian, 32.
We’re just a normal family, but we’ve had to deal with a lot of heartache, having suffered the loss of our daughter, and then one of our twin boys.
I want to tell you how your local children’s hospice, Derian House, has been a light in the darkest of times.
Latest Derian News
Charity delivers free name stamps to help bereaved families remember child they lost in Christmas cards
For families suffering the loss of a child, the festive season can be bittersweet – with many reporting they are uncertain how to include their child meaningfully when signing Christmas […]
Wigan Warriors and Bolton Wanderers bring Christmas joy to poorly children
Not one, but two sports teams stopped by at Derian House Children’s Hospice to spread some Christmas cheer yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 17 December). Footballers from Bolton Wanderers, and rugby players […]
Old Christmas home videos found by Blackburn charity shop workers – can you help to reunite the family?
The search is on for a family who may have mistakenly donated footage of their Christmas to a Blackburn charity shop. Workers at the Derian House Children’s Hospice shop are […]
Greater Manchester couple win £5,000 on Derian House’s Christmas Raffle
Bill and Julie Draper, of Appley Bridge, Greater Manchester, had no idea that Friday 13 December would turn out to be their lucky day. The couple, who will celebrate their […]
Chorley girl Riziah cuts the tinsel to declare new-look Derian House charity shop open
The festive spirit was in full swing as locals gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of Derian House’s newly transformed Chorley store on Thursday 12 December. The ribbon – made […]
Love me for a reason, let the reason be… free drinks
Drinks were on the house for hospice families celebrating at their annual Derian House Christmas party, at Chorley Football Club, in a festive surprise from the club bosses. This year’s […]
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We're immensely proud of Derian House sibling, Jacob, who recently appeared on BBC Morning Live with Zara McDermott in a special piece about grief for someone you've never met 🥰![]()
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Back in 2021, Jacob embarked on an epic 22-day busking tour - in every single UK city - to raise vital funds for the children's hospice that cared for his brother, Joseph, who passed away before Jacob was born ✨![]()
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If you need support with managing grief at Christmas, or any time of the year, visit The Good Grief Trust's website - www.thegoodgrieftrust.org 💚
Hey Google, play 'Christmas Wrapping' by The Waitresses! 🎁![]()
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Our dedicated team of volunteers recently activated elf mode, as they turned one of our meeting rooms into a workshop to wrap hundreds of gifts ready for the Christmas season ✨![]()
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In a month filled with festive fundraising, Derian's volly army pulled together to fill Santa's sacks with a bunch of goodies for our supporters - they're simply the best! 💚
Address
Derian House Children’s Hospice Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DHCall Us
Telephone (General)01257 233 300
Telephone (Fundraising)
01257 271 271
