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.
Fundraise for us
Want to fundraise for us?
Email fundraising@derianhouse.co.uk or call 01257 271 271
The Little Things
Derian House documentary
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 will be released on Amazon Prime in the UK and US on 22nd August 2025.
Family Stories
Jeffrey's story
Hello, my name is Sheryl and I want to tell you about the wonderful care your local children’s hospice has given to my family, and to ask if you will help to support more families like ours.
Our little boy Jeffrey has a rare and incurable genetic condition, known as Battens Disease, which causes seizures and progressively takes away a child’s ability to walk, talk, and see.
Jeffrey is eight years old now and is the sweetest boy – his bright brown eyes and cheeky smile could light up any room.
Latest Derian News
Nearly 2,000 Santas sleigh their way into the record books for Derian House
There was a round of Santa-plause as more red suits than ever before walked all the way from Chorley town centre to the top of Rivington Pike, and then back […]
NHS leader retires after 30 years with heartfelt farewell gift to Derian House
When Lancashire health leader Sam Proffitt stepped down after three decades of NHS service, she knew exactly how she wanted to mark her retirement. Instead of gifts, Sam asked for […]
Schoolgirl superstar running a mile every day for poorly children
A Year 7 student from Preston is going the extra mile for her local children’s hospice, Derian House, by running one mile every single day throughout November. Willoe, 11, who […]
Family’s special gift to hospice in memory of sports-mad Luke
The bereaved parents of a teenager from Leyland have ensured their son will never be forgotten by his friends – by paying for a brand new sports kit for the […]
Adventurers to trek the Sahara Desert for Derian house
Intrepid explorers will cross the world’s largest desert in Derian House’s first overseas challenge – the Sahara Desert Trek – in 2026. Starting with a night in Morroco, trekkers will […]
Chorley Cubs take big steps for poorly children
The Clayton Green Cubs, based in Chorley, laced up their boots to trek 11 miles last week (11 October) – raising £1,075 for their local children’s hospice, Derian House. The […]
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Derian House Children’s Hospice
Chancery Road, Chorley, PR7 1DH
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Facebook Posts
Here's Part Two of another extremely busy #ThankYouThursday - we're so grateful to everyone who chooses to support us here at Derian House 💫![]()
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💚 The teams at Starbucks Middlebrook, Manchester Road Bolton, and Wigan are doing a collection of items from their customers to create Christmas hampers for the hospice.![]()
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💚 Our Chorley Champions raised a superb £277.50 by selling our famous Terry's Chocolate Oranges at Bolton Golf Club.![]()
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💚 Fox Lane Sports Club Bar & Function Room hosted the Leyland Round Table and 41 Club's annual quiz last week, and will be sending a cheque of £350 our way as the recipient of their charity prize money. ![]()
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💚 We received another kind donation of Joy Gifts from our friends at Dunelm Blackburn.![]()
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💚 The team from HMP Garth dropped by with an abundance of TCOs and a huge cheque for £604.![]()
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Christmas has come early, because the gifts have been constantly coming in over the last few weeks thanks to our magnificent supporters #ThankYouThursday 🎁![]()
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💚 Oakley visited the hospice to pick a gift tag off our Amazon Wish Tree. If you want to buy a gift for us this Christmas, pop along and take a look.![]()
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💚 Chorley Cycling Club raised a phenomenal £1,295 for us at their 2025 awards night.![]()
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💚 Team members from The Acorn Group spent the day with us, helping to set up all of our outdoor Christmas lights around the hospice grounds.![]()
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💚 Our Patron and Derian Dad, Paul Woodward, bumped into Mister Maker during a recent holiday at Butlins, who was more than happy to sign a poster addressed to the children and young people at Derian House.![]()
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💚 Residents at Orchard Grange raised £700 with raffles and coffee mornings - which was kindly match-funded by Progress Housing Group.![]()
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Old McDonald had a farm, ee ii ee ii oo 👨🌾![]()
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Carter enjoyed an autumnal trip out in the Derian House minibus to Brockholes during his recent stay at the hospice, where he absolutely loved seeing the cows and tractors on the way in 🚜![]()
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What an amooooooozing day! 🐮
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
