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.

Support us

Care is free for families, but it will cost £6 million to run services at Derian House this year, and we rely on the generosity of our kind supporters to keep doing what we do.

Are you a Derian family?

Visit our brand new family website where you can find out more about Derian House, book onto sessions in our pool and cinema, and learn more about how we can help.

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.

All about us

Take the tour

Explore our outstanding facilities from the comfort of your own home.

Family Stories

Luke's story

Our son Luke loved life, and though he only had 16 years, he lived every one of them exactly how he wanted to.

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Tommy's story

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Daniella's story

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Holly's story

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Jeffrey's story

latest Derian news

Latest Derian News

Sandcastles and smiles as Derian House families enjoy first-ever seaside day out

There were buckets and spades full of laughter as Derian House children and families took over St Anne’s Beach last week (Tuesday, 21 July) – the first-ever day trip out […]

Tez Ilyas, TikTok stars, and Rovers hero help Darwen teen raise thousands for sick kids

Blackburn comedian Tez Ilyas joined former Blackburn Rovers captain Elliott Bennett and a host of football TikTok stars to help a Darwen teenager score another fundraising success for Derian House […]

Corrie stars swap cobbles for golf course to help poorly children

Coronation Street trio Tyrone, Kirk and Chesney swapped the cobbles for the golf course as they hosted their annual charity golf day, raising vital funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice, […]

Good deed pays off as volunteer couple scoop £5,000 in Derian House Summer Raffle

A Garstang couple who bought a raffle ticket while volunteering for Derian House Children’s Hospice have won the top prize of £5,000 in the charity’s Summer Raffle. Jeanette and Dave […]

Bolton mum will use £10,000 win on Derian House lottery to buy daughter her dream cello

When Ilona Hepburn, of Egerton, Bolton, signed up to play the Derian House Lottery for £1 per week, winning was the last thing on her mind. She simply wanted to […]

Dad conquers Alps and raises thousands for poorly children on emotional return to playground where daughter survived knife attack

A Wigan dad has completed an extraordinary 284km journey across the French, Swiss and Italian Alps before returning to the playground in Annecy, France, where his daughter survived a knife […]

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Online donation

Online

Visit our donation page
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Donate to Derian by Cheque

By Cheque

Download our template and return to:
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Chancery Road, Chorley, PR7 1DH

text Derian

By Text

Text Derian and the amount you
wish to donate to 70085
eg. DERIAN 5 to donate £5

In House Donations at Derian

In Store

Donate in our stores
in Blackburn, Horwich, Chorley, Leigh
See opening hours here

By Phone

By Phone

Call our fundraising team on
01257 271 271

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Facebook Posts

3 days ago

"We've supported Derian House for many years, so when Ford gave us the opportunity to nominate a charity for its latest charity truck, there was never any doubt who we'd choose." ✨A striking new Volvo transporter truck proudly supporting Derian House Children's Hospice is officially ready to hit the road – and its set to turn heads wherever it goes 😍As a proud supporter of Derian House, our friends at Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd were invited by Ford to nominate a charity to feature on the latest addition to its fleet of charity trucks - and for the team, there was only one choice 🙌The striking new transporter will now travel the country, appearing at events and exhibitions to shine a spotlight on the incredible work Derian House does for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families 💫The vehicle is the sixth in Ford's charity truck programme, an initiative designed to use the company's fleet to raise the profile of charities across the UK. Each truck acts as a moving ambassador for its chosen cause, helping to spark conversations, inspire support and introduce charities to new audiences wherever it goes 🚛Thank you so much to everyone involved for bringing this vroom-azing truck to life - we absolutely love it! #ThankYouThursday 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

Happy #ThankYouThursday one and all! Here are this week's fundraising heroes who've done wonders for us over the last seven days 🤩💚 Naughty Knitters donated an array of handmade items to us.💚 Cuerden Valley Park hosted a Pup Party in the park in aid of Derian House, where our Pets as Therapy Ted even made a special appearance!💚 Stephen Woosey, Director of Shannon Sealants Ltd, hosted his annual charity goChorley Golf Club Hall o' th' Hill' th' Hill last week, where funds were raised for both us and our friends at Rainbow Hub. 💚 Councillor Mohammad Ammer invited Derian House and the Samaritans to present cheques from their annual charity appeal. We received a generous cheque for £4,622.70.💚 Parklands High School raised a phenomenal £3,000 for us during this year's £50 Junior Challenge.TY 🫶 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

Say 'hello' to our brand new Derian House store, which officially opened its doors on the Westhoughton high street on Monday! 👋Located at 61-63 Market Street, the shop is open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm, and donations are most welcome 🤩Our staff and volunteering team can't wait to see you 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Address
Derian House Children’s Hospice Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DH
Email Us

All Enquiries Info@derianhouse.co.uk

Call Us
Telephone (General)

01257 233 300

Telephone (Fundraising)

01257 271 271