Businesses - let's talk (and have breakfast!)! On Friday 8th March 2024 at Derian House Children's Hospice we are hosting a networking meeting to launch our £50 Business Challenge for 2023. We would love for businesses to join us to network with each other and to find out more about how your business can get […]
Businesses - take OUR money! A work bake sale? A sponsored lunchtime walk? Or even a golf day? Running from March to June, our £50 Business Challenge will see us hand businesses across the North West of England £50 in return for their pledge to turn it into more funds for the children and families […]
So with that, It is with regret - you're fired! Calling all young Lord Sugars or Elon Musk types - we want to see how you would turn our £50 into your own little business empire to raise much needed funds for our children and families. Offering a homework service for your friends for a […]
Help us grow the future of Derian House by sponsoring a tree to plant in our gardens. Unfortunately over the last three years, we've had more than 150 trees cut down due to ash dieback, with a large amount being felled in recent months. As we enter a tree-mendous new era, we're asking our loyal […]
Fire up the engines! Stars & Cars is back for 2024! Europe's largest collection of Movie & TV replica vehicles are re-assembling to raise money for Derian House Children's Hospice. Being held on April 14th at Bolton Arena in Horwich, Stars & Cars will bring a selection of film characters, props, celebrities and of course […]
Let's hit the Bay! In 2024 we are once again guiding supporters of Derian House Children's Hospice across Morecambe Bay to raise funds for our children and families. Starting off in Arnside, our Guide to the sands Michael Wilson will lead our party to the picturesque village of Grange-over-Sands. This 7-10 mile walk can be […]
Vrooooom! One of the largest events of our yearly calendar "Supercar Showtime" is back for 2024! Hosted at Hoghton Tower in Preston, Supercar Showtime brings together the finest examples of Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and many more household super car names from across the country all in one place . Since the beginning of the event […]
Dont. Look. Down. Dive For Derian is back for 2024! Get ready to strap yourself in and fly up to 11,000ft or 15,000ft with us to take part in Dive For Derian! Once the door of the plane opens you will jump out attached to your British Skydiving qualified instructor and experience speeds of 120mph […]
Set yourself the greatest target for 2024! Have you ever wanted to join the 57,000 determined and dedicated runners that make the Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon? The GNR is famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes and this year we […]
Become a Born Survivor! If you’re after a new physical challenge for you and your friends then look no further than Born Survivor! Make no mistake, Born Survivor’s not your average mud run or obstacle fun day – this is the ultimate military obstacle course challenge! Born Survivor has quickly become one of the most […]
Do you dare to try our newest event?? Then walk this way! The time has come to Walk This Way! Schedule Doors open = 4.30pm Lego training and walk = 5pm – 6.15pm Glass training and walk = 6.30pm – 7.30pm Fire training and walk = 7.30pm -8.30pm Home time = 8.30pm onwards If you […]
Dedicate a Tree of Love this Christmas! Why not dedicate a Tree of Love at Derian House this Christmas? For a donation of £100, sponsor a Christmas tree at the hospice which you can decorate and dedicate to a loved one, community group or business. Trees of Love 2024 will see 100 Christmas trees […]
We need you! It’s almost that time of year again and we are so excited – our Christmas friends are back with a musical twist! Join our Elf Army for 2024 to help sell this year's Christmas collectables - our Jolly Jingles. These plush teddy keyrings come in an assortment of Christmas characters so you […]
Our annual Lights of Love celebration returns to illuminate Blackburn Cathedral on Friday 6th December 2024 at 7:30pm. Join us for a magical evening of your favourite Christmas carols performed by The Rawstorne Singers and local Chorley choir Singitbig! Hot drinks and mince pies will be available on the evening together with a range of […]
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches... This December our elves are opening up our grounds to the general public for a special Trees of Love event. On Thursday 19 December come and see our 100 Christmas trees that have been individually sponsored by supporters of our children and families. This […]
