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

4 days ago

Blackburn comedian Tez Ilyas joined former Blackburn Rovers captain Elliott Bennett and a whole host of football TikTok stars to help a Darwen teenager score another fundraising success for Derian House last weekend 🤩Organised by 19-year-old Ellis Wignall, the fifth annual Game4Derian charity match saw crowds of 350 footie fans gather at Darwen FC on Saturday, to watch more than 100 players, plus volunteer managers and match officials, taking part across four matches ⚽This year saw some of social media's best-known football influencers taking part, including Charlie the Commentator (@charlie_the_commentator), JDBFootball (@jdbfootball), Gazz Show (@TheGazzShow), Corey Darbo (@coreydarbo), Kai Banfield (@kbanfield87), Harlen from Winton Yanited (@harlen.mc18) and Blackburn Rovers content creator Oliver Collins (@jollie_oli_brfc) 🙌The event has grown into one of the area's biggest charity football matches since launching in 2022, and has now raised more than £10,000 for children and families supported by Derian House ✨This year's fundraiser has already raised more than £2,000, with donations still to be counted 💸A huge thanks to Ellis and his incredibly dedicated team for another successful year of Game4Derian - we can'#ThankYouThursdayh! #ThankYouThursday 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

Here's our second installment of another jampa#ThankYouThursdayrsday celebration! Thanks so much everyone 🙌💚 Last year's caHurlston Hall Estateall Estate, Roy and Rachel, presented us with an extremely generous cheque for £21,310.28. These incredible funds will be used for our holiday lodge refurbishments in early 2027.💚 We received a brilliant bundle of LEGO from our Amazon Wish List.💚 Also from our Amazon Wish List was a delivery of a beautiful book and Vue cinema gift card courtesy of Tom Wade's family.💚 Mabs Cross Primary School held a sponsored 5 mile walk, where pupils managed to raise a phenomenal £2,547.💚 TeaWain Homesfrom Wain Homes visited us for a day of volunteering here at the hospice, where they painted our fences and decking.TY 🫶 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

Happy #ThankYouThursday everyone! Take a look at the first installment of this week's celebration of all things Derian House fundraising 🥳💚 Hospice supporter Dave Thomas recently won a Fortnum & Mason picnic hamper as part of our Summer Raffle ticket incentive, not long after buying a ticket to our Derian Ball this October... tickets of which can be bought here - www.derianhouse.co.uk/events/new-derian-house-childrens-hospice-charity-ball/💚 MKD Motorcycles held a BBQ earlier this month, in memory of Derian dad and Rivington biker Craig Hayward. They raised an incredible £647.44 in the process.💚 Kayaking superstar Benjamin Mason paddled an epic 35 miles in just 12 hours, and managed to raise a fantastic £772 by doing so.💚 Students at Holy Cross Catholic High School donated £170 for our sibling support team to buy toys and gifts.💚 8th Penwortham Beavers sold cream tea to supporters, and collectively raised £315.TY 🫶 ... 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