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For families suffering the loss of a child, the festive season can be bittersweet – with many reporting they are uncertain how to include...
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...
The search is on for a family who may have mistakenly donated footage of their Christmas to a Blackburn charity shop. Workers at the...
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 festive spirit was in full swing as locals gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of Derian House’s newly transformed Chorley store on Thursday...
Drinks were on the house for hospice families celebrating at their annual Derian House Christmas party, at Chorley Football Club, in a festive surprise...
It was a night of festive carols and remembering loved ones lost at the annual Derian House Children’s Hospice Christmas concert, Lights of Love,...
A dedicated team of knitters has put their needles to good use, raising an epic amount of cash for Derian House Children’s Hospice simply...
Must be friendly, cuddly, and calm – the search is on for a new four-legged volunteer to bring cuddles and smiles to children and...
The sky was the limit for 84-year-old Burnley grandma Joan Sagar, who splashed her £5,000 charity raffle winnings on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Australia....
More Santas than ever before walked all the way from Chorley town centre to the top of Rivington Pike, and then back again this...
An exclusive red carpet screening of ‘The Little Things’ – an emotional documentary inspired by Derian House Children’s Hospice – debuted with a special...
In a magical “once upon a dream” moment, 13 families from Derian House Children’s Hospice were given the ultimate fairytale surprise – they were...
An adventurous mother and daughter from Accrington have completed a monumental challenge – scaling the heights of Africa’s tallest mountain, Kilimanjaro, to raise funds...
Two friends from Bolton completed a half marathon to raise money for the hospice that cared for their best friend, Rhys Dylan Williams, who...
A group of 31 youngsters whose siblings are cared for at Derian House Children’s Hospice hit the slopes at Pendle Ski Club in Clitheroe...
People of all ages walked across hot coals, shattered glass and Lego to raise £10,000 in a brand new fiery fundraiser for children’s hospice,...
A bereaved mum and her 77-year-old grandad braved the toughest-ever military obstacle course to raise money for Derian House, the children’s hospice that cared...
A Hyndburn man who lost his sight seven years ago ran, swam and cycled 140 miles whilst tethered to his friend in the 2024...
Two brave parents leapt 15,000 feet out of a plane and raised more than £5,000 for the children’s hospice that has been a lifeline...
A Paediatric Nurse who specialises in making sure children and their families receive the best care at the end of their lives has been...
A bereaved dad’s documentary that gives a glimpse into the world of children’s hospices is set to make its mark at prestigious film festivals...
Fun-filled day trips are on the horizon for the children and young people at Derian House Children’s Hospice after a generous couple donated a...
A campaign to rebuild the gardens of Derian House Children’s Hospice was the inspiration behind the charity’s award-winning display at Chorley Flower Show. The...
A brand new sensory garden filled with a vibrant blend of sights, sounds, textures and scents has been unveiled at Derian House Children’s Hospice...
Mums Karen Kinsella and Rebecca Hadman, who live 100 miles apart, have launched “Room to Grieve”, a podcast that delves into the raw and...
Benidorm’s Steve Pemberton raffles £30k of personal memorabilia for poorly children in his home town
Benidorm star Steve Pemberton has donated priceless memorabilia from his hit shows Inside No. 9 and Psychoville – as well as from his latest...
A dare he can’t duck out of! A Brinscall dad has pledged that he will get inked with a rubber duck if a duck...
A team of Spanish doctors and nurses have travelled to Chorley to help realise their dream of building Spain’s first-ever children’s hospice. The paediatric...
A dedicated children’s nurse is taking on a mammoth cycle to celebrate Children’s Hospice Week 2024. Francesca Lennon, from Buckinghamshire, will cycle 54 miles...
A Westhoughton nursery transformed into a sea of blue last week (Tuesday, 28 May) in memory of Arthur Crossman, twin brother of four-year-old Tommy,...
A loyal volunteer who has dedicated more than 30 years of her life to helping the children and families at Derian House Children’s Hospice...
27-year-old Beth Harrison raced to the finish line in the Hackney Half Marathon on Sunday, 19 May to raise money for Lancashire children’s hospice,...
It was sunglasses down and sun cream on for supporters in the Derian House Children’s Hospice annual Morecambe Bay walk from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands...
Three teens swept their way to first place when they represented Derian House Children’s Hospice at a kurling competition. The Derian Dynamos – Harry...
A Leyland-based sports shop is raising money for children’s charity Derian House by selling Premier League-style Player of the Match trophies to kid’s sports...
Rare cars from Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin will be on display at the sixth annual Supercar Showtime event, raising much-needed funds for...
FAMILY and friends of a brave teenager who tragically died last year put on their walking boots to scale the Yorkshire Three Peaks in...
A whopping 4,000 fans flocked to Bolton Arena on Sunday (14 April) for Stars and Cars – an iconic day of TV and movie...
A mum and dad from Chorley have handed out 35 special comfort packages to help families in the days after their child has died,...
A COUNTY-WIDE education project to train professionals how to give better care to seriously ill children has been launched this week. Developed by Derian...
When Jacob met Ralph the cockapoo, the cheeky pair formed an instant friendship and have been inseparable ever since. Jacob, nine, of Leyland, has...
Two Chorley fitness fanatics are inviting the public to witness their wackiest challenge yet – climbing 8,849m, the height of Mt. Everest, on a...
Excitement was in the air amongst children and staff as musical theatre legend Alfie Boe stepped through the doors of Derian House Children’s Hospice...
Palyers from Oldham Athletic Football Club dropped into Derian House Children’s Hospice today (9 February) to surprise a brave little boy and his family....
Film and TV super fans are set to flock to Bolton Arena this spring as four Batmobiles will be displayed together for the first...
The search is on for Lancashire’s best nurses, clinical support workers and nurse associates to help care for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice....
Grieving parents are being helped to process their loss through music with the help of an internationally-acclaimed songstress at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Kiki...
Could your furry friend be the top dog? Derian House Children’s Hospice is inviting dog owners to take the lead and walk every day...
Fundraising is in full swing for a family who have raised more than £100,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice over a quarter of a...
CHORLEY pensioner Joan Poole has scooped the ultimate Christmas gift – a jackpot prize of £25,000 in the Derian House’s lottery. Joan’s big win...
There were smiles all round when footballers from Bolton Wanderers dropped into Derian House Children’s Hospice to deliver sacks filled with toys and goodies....
When Joan Sagar, 83, decided to buy a book of raffle tickets to support her local children’s hospice, winning was the last thing on...
A great grandad who has had cancer for 11 years is walking 60 miles over three days to raise money for Derian House Children’s...
Oscar Burrow, seven, was star struck as the Princess of Wales knelt to ask him about his impressive fundraising efforts for Derian House Children’s...
Teenager Joe Elson walked 21 miles from Coniston to Barrow in memory of his sister Connie who was cared for by Derian House Children’s...
The Christmas spirit was felt by all at a magical evening of carols and readings for supporters of Derian House Children’s Hospice, held at...
Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey is back touring the North West with his brand new stand-up show – and for one night only, he...
Popular Indian street food restaurant, Mowgli, hosted an evening for a bereaved dads support group, as part of its pledge to support Derian House...
There’s ‘snow’ place like Derian House – the North West Children’s hospice has a festive calendar packed full of events with plenty of ways...
More than eight out of 10 parents whose child has died said they feel sad that people don’t speak about their son or daughter,...
HO-HO-HOW MANY? It was a sight to be seen as 1,000 Santas marched all the way from Chorley town centre to the top of...
Two sisters in their 70s have returned to their volunteering roles at their local children’s hospice – 30 years after their first shift. Susan...
A vibrant new trailer designed by the children of Derian House Children’s Hospice was unveiled to smiles and cheers from hospice staff and children...
Birthday cake, balloons, and party hats were the order of the day as faces old and new gathered to celebrate 30 years of Derian...
Market traders turned their stalls green to raise money for their local children’s hospice – Derian House – in celebration of the charity’s 30th...
It’s time to blow out the birthday candles! Derian House Children’s Hospice is today celebrating 30 years of helping seriously ill children and their...
Chorley’s children’s hospice will be lit up in pink and blue this week, to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October 2023)....
One lucky winner will take home more than the top prize of £5,000 in the new Derian House Children’s Hospice Christmas raffle – they’ll...
Lancashire bosses were arrested and thrown behind bars for make-believe crimes – all in the name of Derian House Children’s Hospice. The eight Bail...
Hoping to break down barriers on a global-scale is Blackburn teenager, Maariyah Kadu, who is set to jet off to Abu Dhabi to the...
Fourty-four brave souls ran, crawled, and hauled themselves through a mud-drenched military assault course to raise money for Chorley children’s hospice Derian House this...
Pint-sized fundraiser Oscar Burrow was shocked and delighted to receive a coveted award from the Prime Minister. Oscar, seven, of Lancaster, hit headlines across...
Two adrenalin junkie mums took the plunge and raised almost £20,000 jumping out of a plane to thank the children’s hospice that cared for...
A brave sister from Greater Manchester is set to tackle a raft of gruelling challenges to raise money for the hospice that looked after...
One of the country’s top nurses has been appointed as new Director of Clinical Services at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Professor Catherine Randall has...
When it comes to fundraising, diners at Preston’s newest Indian street food favourite Mowgli are second to naan! By adding a discretionary £1 to...
NESTLED in nature – Derian House Children’s Hospice has revealed a new addition to its counselling space for families. The new woodland counselling pod...
A 16-year-old boy single-handedly organised a charity football match to raise money for Chorley children’s hospice, Derian House – where he one day hopes...
Universes collided when heroes with and without capes flew in for Derian House’s Open Gardens event – where Captain America and Superwoman assembled alongside...
GREATER Manchester sisters Millie and Sophie were joined by their swimming club pals to swim 200 miles raising money for the children’s hospice that...
A tongue-in-cheek event that sees business bosses thrown in “jail” to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice is back – and the charity...
Six-year-old Oscar Burrow from Lancaster hit headlines across the globe earlier this year when he completed a mammoth endurance challenge, climbing 12 UK mountains...
From dunking in ice cold water to getting electrocuted – a brave mum has tackled one of the hardest physical fundraising challenges to help...
BAFTA Award winner Steve Pemberton joins documentary team showcasing the work of children’s hospices
League of Gentlemen creator Steve Pemberton – of Inside No. 9 and Benidorm fame – has announced his support for a documentary that will...
A garden inspired by one of its mini fundraisers has won Derian House Children’s Hospice the coveted ‘Best in Show’ award at Chorley Flower...
Hundreds took part in an epic challenge to celebrate the life of a two-year-old boy and raise money for the children’s hospice that cared...
From creating eye-catching window displays, to picking out pre-loved gems – Derian House Children’s Hospice urgently needs volunteers to help run its charity shops....
A truck designed by a talented young artist has helped to raise a whopping £15,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice during the charity’s 30th...
New massage, reflexology, and aromatherapy appointments have gone down a storm with families who use Derian House – thanks to the hospice’s new full-time...
A bereaved dad is making a special documentary to shine a light on the world of children’s hospices in memory of his 11-year-old son....
A 23-year-old Blackburn man took on one of the “toughest physical endurance challenges that anyone could take on” to raise money for Derian House...
Pint-sized fundraising superstar Oscar Burrow was gobsmacked to receive a letter from Kensington Palace – from the future king himself! In the letter, Prince...
A bereaved mother has praised the hospice she “would be lost without” during Children’s Hospice Week. This week – June 19 to 25...
A GROUP of dads have opened up about their experiences of supporting one another to mark Father’s Day (Sunday, 18 June). The dads all...
The tea was flowing as volunteers tucked into towers of cake, scones and cookies in a celebration of all that they do at Derian...
Sweat was pouring as a cycling club endured an epic 14-hour marathon cycle – from Buckingham Palace to Chorley in one day – to...
The sun shone brightly over the Chorley Panther’s annual tag-rugby festival – this year dedicated to “the strongest and bravest Panther ever” nine-year-old Bella...
On a blazing hot day, a bereaved father ran from Yorkshire to Chorley to raise money for the children’s hospice that cared for his...
A sea of green t-shirts could be seen from the skies in an annual charity walk from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands. The sun was blazing...
A six-year-old boy has climbed the UK’s 12 highest mountains, the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest, to raise money for Lancashire’s children’s hospice. Having...
A crowd of supporters, press and school children gathered to watch Ken Dodd dig the first turf at a ceremony that marked the historic...
Fasten your seatbelts for the fifth Supercar Showtime, the prestigious event showcasing an array of supercars to raise much-needed funds for Chorley based children’s...
A bereaved father will run from Yorkshire to Chorley to raise money for the children’s hospice that cared for his daughter. Jack Dodd, 35,...
When Alison and Anthony Richards of Clayton-le-Woods decided to buy a book of raffle tickets to support their local children’s hospice, they didn’t think...
It was a dream come true for 11-year-old James Johnson as he walked out at Liverpool FC’s game against Tottenham Hotspur hand in hand...
A bereaved father will walk from Manchester to Chorley to raise money for the children’s hospice where his “cheeky, happy and defiant” son spent...
The April showers didn’t dampen the fun as Derian House Children’s Hospice threw open its gates for its first Open Gardens event of the...
With her soft fur, floppy ears, and calming smile, therapy dog Shuna is celebrating five years of bringing cuddles to the children and young...
People are being given the chance to make a Will completely free of charge, in a new scheme run by Derian House Children’s Hospice....
Pint-sized hiking superstar Oscar Burrow has reached his fundraising peak in the challenge to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest for Derian House Children’s...
A brother and sister who swim together at a children’s hospice special heated hydrotherapy pool have shared their experiences to celebrate National Siblings Day....
A young artist has seen her handiwork brought to life on the front of a truck to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice....
An intrepid six-year-old who is climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest to help Derian House Children’s Hospice send families on much-needed holidays has almost...
From beagles and bulldogs, to dachshunds and Dalmatians – all tails were wagging as Derian House’s four-legged fundraisers finished the final lap of the...
A young entrepreneur whose work has been applauded by Burnley’s “Bank of Dave” businessman Dave Fishwick is leading the way in a new charity...
Among the dusty bookshelves of a charity shop back room in Chorley, Lancashire, you will find student Hannah Clarke whiling away the hours, mining...
Two adventurous brothers took a 16-day voyage through nine countries in their converted 1999 Volkswagen Transporter – without GPS, Satnav, or even backup –...
Superstar fundraiser Oscar Burrow officially cut the ribbon on Derian House’s newly refurbished holiday lodges – where the hospice’s children and their families can...
A cash injection of £275,000 will improve the standards of care for Lancashire and South Cumbria’s sickest children, thanks to a new partnership between...
VISIT: www.derianraffle.co.uk One lucky winner will walk away with £10,000 in a brand new summer raffle launched today (Monday, 20 February) by Lancashire’s children’s...
A fearless seven-year-old endured the cold, ice and wind in a 31-day run to raise money for his local children’s hospice, Derian House. The...
Adrenaline junkies are wanted for a host of brand new daredevil challenges launched this year to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The...
Aspiring young entrepreneurs have been tasked with turning £50 into as much money as possible for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The charity’s...
Cutting-edge technology that will help children with life-limiting illnesses to play games with their friends, make music, and communicate with their family has been...
Summit special: six-year-old fundraiser hits global headlines in his mountain climb for Derian House
Superstar Oscar Burrow has captivated the world in his attempt to climb the height of Mount Everest to raise money for Derian House Children’s...
A JCB vehicle decorated in the eye-catching colours of Derian House Children’s Hospice will be hired out to businesses across the North West to...
Could your furry friend be the top dog? Derian House Children’s Hospice is inviting dog owners to take the lead and walk every day...
A new fundraiser for a Chorley children’s charity is giving old Christmas trees a new lease of life – and raising money for poorly...
Twinkling fairy lights, glittering reindeer, and inflatable snowmen lit up the dark nights of December as houses across the North West took part in...
An exciting competition to ‘Draw it for Derian’ will see one budding artist’s masterpiece emblazoned on the front of a Volvo truck to celebrate 30...
An intrepid six-year-old is preparing to climb the height of the tallest mountain in the world to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice....
Six in 10 adults in the UK have not made a Will, a research report has found.* Dying without a Will can mean that...
A Chorley children’s charity that helps families of seriously ill children make the most of every moment is gearing up to celebrate its 30th...
The magic of Christmas came to Chorley when the grounds of Derian House Children’s Hospice were transformed into a winter wonderland for a brand...
The youngsters at Derian House had a ball when they were visited by two groups of special guests just in time for Christmas. Not...
Dazzling Christmas light displays have popped up on homes across Lancashire – all to raise money for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The...
Kind-hearted bikers made a special delivery of toys and gifts to seriously ill children – just in time for Christmas. A fleet of Rivington...
Candles flickered brightly inside Blackburn Cathedral as supporters gathered to enjoy a magical evening of carols and readings at the annual Christmas service for...
Grieving parents are being helped to process their loss through music with the help of an internationally-acclaimed songstress at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Kiki...
Graffiti art celebrating Lancashire landmarks, from Darwen Tower to Blackpool Tower, has been emblazoned across a wall at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Young people...
The HO HO HO-lidays are just around the corner and Derian House Children’s Hospice has a festive calendar packed full of events – with...
A seven-year-old songstress from Chorley has recorded a charity single in the hope of bagging the Christmas number one, and raising money for poorly...
Derian House Children’s Hospice has appointed a new Chief Executive. Karen Edwards will take on the top job in February 2023 and plans to...
A sea of red could be seen from miles around this weekend as hundreds people donned their Santa suits to march all the way...
“There will be an empty space where we should be hanging Holly’s stocking for Santa this year.” Parents who lost their little girl after...
A dad-of-two is braving the shave after two decades so he can play one of Cinderella’s ugly sisters in panto – oh yes he...
Derian House’s annual newsletter – Danni’s Diary – is full to bursting with everything the hospice has been up to in the past 12...
It’s pumpkin to talk about! A spooktacular show will light up a family home this Halloween in aid of Derian House Children’s Hospice. Bats,...
A family from Preston have been handed the keys to a brand new home that they won in a charity prize draw. Charles Maughan...
When Ilyas Mulla, from Blackburn, arrived at the Job Centre last year, he had no idea where it might lead. Today, thanks to an...
A soldier and his colleagues will take turns on a rowing machine in a 24-hour slog to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice....
There was a sea of green at Derian House Children’s Hospice on Friday for the return of Derian Day in celebration of the charity’s...
Derian Day is back and supporters, staff and volunteers from Derian House Children’s Hospice are getting ready to go green on Friday 7 October....
Amongst the sea of runners at the London Marathon 2022 was a gallant group in green – tackling the race to raise money for...
TikTokers, Instagrammers, and fashion enthusiasts arrived at Derian House’s Blackburn shop for an exclusive night to promote sustainable shopping and raise vital funds for...
A procession of Disney princesses and Marvel superheroes marched from Bolton to Chorley to raise as much money as they could for their local...
Lancashire bosses were arrested and thrown behind bars for make-believe crimes – all in the name of Derian House Children’s Hospice. The 13 Bail...
A Preston support worker has won a brand new house worth £250,000, after buying a ticket just days before the winner was drawn. Charles...
Rugby players from Wigan Warriors stopped by their local children’s hospice to meet staff, volunteers and children this week. The team looked around Chorley-based...
The winner of a brand new £250,000 house in Blackburn will always keep a little piece of Derian House Children’s Hospice with them thanks...
Lock them up and throw away the key – until they’ve raised their bail money! Derian House is still on the lookout for CEO’s,...
Eight lucky people have scooped £1,000 and 117 have won £25 on Derian House’s lottery in July, with winners having already splurged on holidays,...
The sun shone down as the first brave people dived 15,000ft above Lancashire to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice throughout August. Despite...
A ball in memory of a “beautiful, lively, happy” five-year-old girl has raised thousands for the charities that helped her – including Derian House,...
A missing oil painting dating back to the 1930s is reunited with its rightful owners after it was discovered for sale on Derian House...
Travel agency bosses swapped their suits for cycling shorts in a mission to spin 611 miles in 24 hours to raise money for Derian...
Instead of throwing a party, Lewis Kenny will mark his birthday by marching almost 40 miles for Derian House, the hospice that cared for...
12-year-old Joel Morley is running 125 miles in 31 days and wants to raise enough money for Derian House to send one of its...
With her 60th birthday on its way, Margaret Sherrington didn’t want it to pass by without a bang. Since November, Margaret has been moving...
Today we announce that our Chief Executive, David Robinson, will be retiring from the charity at the end of December, after almost five years...
Colourful characters from a budding author’s book were the inspiration behind a hospice’s award-winning garden display at Chorley Flower Show. Derian House’s entry to...
Supercar Showtime – the exclusive showcase of the world’s greatest supercars held right here in Lancashire – has raised more than £30,000 for a...
Live music, glitter face paint and lots of cake were the order of the day as Derian House Children’s Hospice threw open its gates...
An army veteran from Liverpool is set to run 60 miles in a day to raise money for his local children’s hospice – and...
For most children swimming lessons are a rite of passage along with learning to ride a bike and to tie your own shoes. But...
Daniel Brooks will march 117 miles from his local pub to Gretna Green, Scotland, to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The 35-year-old...
Indian street food favourite, Mowgli, has revealed its newest restaurant will partner with Derian House Children’s Hospice – a charity that has a special...
Keenans Estate Agents have raised over £700 for Derian House Children’s Hospice after running a ‘Colour Your Home’ school competition in Chorley and Rochdale....
Supermarket giant Morrisons announced they have reached £1 million already in their fundraising efforts for charity partner Together for Short Lives and UK children’s...
You can now donate to Derian House by selling your unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, or games online. We Buy Books, a specialist recycling company,...
A kind-hearted nurse is taking on an extraordinary 3,200-mile cycle challenge that will see her stop off at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The UK’s children’s...
Derian House Children’s Hospice is joining UK children’s palliative care charity Together for Short Lives in calling on the government and the NHS to...
Greater Manchester-based educational resources supplier Findel Education are top of the class after scaling the country’s highest mountain to raise money for charity. The...
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge has sent a personal message of support for Children’s Hospice Week 2022, asking everyone to join her...
LUKE MAUGHAN has been trekking the trails in preparation for his 84-mile walk across Hadrian’s Wall to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice....
A charity ball in aid of a little girl who suffered brain damage after falling ill on a family holiday has raised £16,000 for...
A courageous carer is jumping out of a plane from 15,000ft to raise money for the charity which looks after the teenager she supports....
When four-year-old Link Simpson passed after a brave two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, his family did not weep at a traditional church service or have...
A Greater Manchester woman whose bad back left her unable to walk is tackling an 84-mile hike to raise money for Derian House Children’s...
Families flocked to see local rugby clubs battle it out in a tag-rugby festival to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. A total...
Forget whistling while they work – the team at Kingswood Homes are singing while they work. They’ve even rewritten the Madness classic Our House,...
Spades in hand, a group from five-star housebuilder, Countryside, took over an empty wooded area within the gardens of Derian House Children’s Hospice. In...
The Mall Blackburn has donated shelving, fixtures, and fittings to kit out Derian House charity shops across Lancashire. Taken from The Mall’s now empty...
A Preston man is taking his chances with a spin-the-wheel challenge as a legacy to the best friend he lost to cancer. Will Bennison,...
Fasten your seatbelts for Supercar Showtime, the exclusive event that showcases the UK’s greatest supercars to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. This...
A budding author who raised more than £1,000 for a charity that looked after her poorly baby sister has been praised by her idol....
Staff from Keenans estate agents went the extra mile to raise money for seriously ill children after completing a 32-mile trek from Blackpool Tower...
The magic of the movies came to Bolton this weekend when a special charity event saw the red carpet rolled out for a whole...
It was a night of fashion, fizz, and fun at Derian House Children’s Hospice’s very first charity shop lock-in event to promote sustainable fashion....
Derian House opened up its gardens giving the public the rare opportunity to visit the vibrant outdoor spaces as part of the National Garden...
Nestled in the gardens of a Chorley children’s hospice is a unique counselling pod that overlooks trees, flowers, and visiting wildlife. The small building...
Guinness World Record holder, John Farnworth, is no stranger to a challenge. He has famously crossed the Sahara Desert, climbed 6,000 metres of Mount...
He hasn’t swum since primary school, but Kieran Blaydes is set to swim, run and cycle to raise money for a Lancashire children’s hospice....
Katy Holmes would have celebrated her 21st birthday in May this year. But, at just 10-years-old, she was diagnosed with a rare and inoperable...
NOT MANY PEOPLE can say they started their own business at just six-years-old, but that’s exactly what young entrepreneur Edgar did. Edgar Johnson, now...
THE MAN behind Chorley’s annual Santa dash up Rivington Pike has been honoured as a “pillar of the community” after raising more than £130,000...
A dad of two is set to take on an epic challenge as he prepares to run 100 miles over four days – visiting...
CHARITY knitters at Derian House have made hundreds of adorable Easter chicks to sell this Easter to raise money for poorly children across the...
A new nursing role at Lancashire’s children’s hospice will help young people with life-limiting conditions get the support they need in adult life. Derian...
TWO BRAVE Blackburn pub managers took on an epic five-day journey from the West to the East of the UK to raise money for...
ACCOUNTANT Sam McGibbon is swapping preventing debt for buckets of sweat – when he tackles one of the world’s most difficult races to raise...
A YOUNG MUM whose baby son was born with a rare genetic condition has set up her own business selling personalised tapes for people...
A forest of twinkling lights brought joy to poorly children thanks to a generous donation by a North West-based construction company. Caddick Construction Ltd...
FIVE-YEAR-OLD labradoodle Tallulah is hard to miss with her apricot curls, wagging tail and calming nature. Sometimes known as Lula, the Pets as Therapy...
Together for Short Lives and Morrisons have announced a new partnership that will provide vital support for families cared for by Derian House Children’s...
A GREAT grandfather from Cumbria has completed a heroic walking challenge and raised almost £4,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Ralph White, 75, took...
BUSINESSES from across the North West are taking on the £50 challenge in order to raise vital funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Teams...
A 58-year-old grandmother is to skydive 15,000 feet to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Wendy Fearnehough, from Oldham, decided to take the...
Christmas may be over, but the gifts keep rolling in for a Lancashire children’s hospice which has revealed it raised almost £13,000 from supporters’...
FREDDIE Halliwell was born with a rare genetic condition that makes him one in a billion. And the one-year-old from Darwen, Lancashire, certainly showed...
DERIAN HOUSE supporters have an extra incentive to get their affairs in order this January, as making their Will could also raise vital funds...
It’s fantastic news for two young people who have had a step up on the career ladder thanks to an innovative government scheme at...
SIX-year-old twins Harry and Isla Ratcliffe climbed the height of Mount Everest to raise money for their local children’s hospice. The determined duo, from...
Parents who have lost a child are being helped to process their grief through songwriting sessions with an international cabaret star, at a Chorley children’s...
Together for Short Lives and Morrisons have announced a new partnership that will provide vital support for families cared for by Derian House Children’s...
MORE than 600 Santas swarmed through the streets of Chorley as part of an annual charity walk to raise money for a children’s hospice....
Lines such as “It’s crackin’ flags” and “I were reet chuffed” included in list of phrases you’ll only know if you’re from Lancashire. Southerners...
A PLEDGE to donate £90 for every home sold in Anwyl’s 90th anniversary year has seen the homebuilder gift more than £6,000 to a...
More seriously ill children and their families will be able to create precious memories together after Derian House Children’s Hospice opened two new holiday...
SUPPORTERS, staff and volunteers from Derian House Children’s Hospice joined together on Friday 1 October to celebrate Derian Day. The fundraising event marked the...
ICONIC vehicles from the movies – including Lightning McQueen and the cars from Ghostbusters and Dumb and Dumber – were part of a banger...
A specially adapted Ford ‘Gaming Transit’ has arrived in the UK to bring accessible fun to young gamers across the UK. Piloted by Team...
MORE children and families will be able to enjoy the big screen experience thanks to new sponsorship of the Derian House Cinema Room from...
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has launched a brand new virtual tour allowing families and supporters alike to explore its facilities from the comfort of...
A BLACKBURN home shaped by designer Wayne Hemingway and his team is being given away to raise funds for a Lancashire children’s charity. In...
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SIXTEEN-year-old Jacob Reddy from Blackburn is touring the country with his acoustic guitar to raise money for the children’s hospice where his brother was...
Your local children’s hospice is opening its gardens on Sunday 8 August 2021 and there’s plenty of fun in store for garden enthusiasts and...
KINGSWOOD Homes is gearing up for its latest fundraiser and is rallying the troops to drive for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The Preston-based homebuilder...
BLACKBURN shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday (Tuesday 20 July 2021) at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity...
With the arrival of 19 July, I would like to give a brief update on our health and safety procedures at Derian House Children’s...
PLEASE NOTE: Due to poor weather conditions, this event has been rescheduled to take place on Sunday 22 August 2021. FAMILIES are invited to...
THREE young people have been given a foot on the career ladder thanks to an innovative new government scheme at Derian House Children’s Hospice....
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge has shared a personal a message of support to mark Children’s Hospice Week, asking everyone to join...
THIS week is national Volunteers’ Week – an annual celebration of the contributions and achievements made by volunteers. Here at Derian House, we’re saying...
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been nominated in the charity poll on Discount Promo Codes and is in with the chance to win 20%...
Thomas Hardie Commercials is raising money for Derian House Children’s Hospice with its eye-catching new truck. The new Volvo FH Globetrotter demonstrator sits at...
A FIVE-year-old boy is running 100 miles in 100 days to raise money for sick children. Archie Richardson, of Tottington in Greater Manchester, is...
THREE adventurous youngsters are climbing Mount Snowdon this half term to raise money for their local children’s hospice. Brothers Elliott (11) and Christian Mechan...
Veterans and family members of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment are taking on a challenge of walking 10 Million steps during the month of May....
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice is urgently seeking volunteers to help out at its charity shops across Lancashire. The Chorley-based children’s charity is in need...
Farrell Heyworth are marking 30 years in business this year by supporting local charities. As part of their 30 year celebrations, local independent Estate...
A LANCASHIRE children’s hospice has bid a fond farewell to its longest serving member of staff who has spent more than a quarter of...
Two Burnley FC in the Community staff members are gearing up to cycle from Turf Moor to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to mark the last...
END of life care for children and young people in the North West of England is a “postcode lottery” according to new research released...
YOUNG people at Derian House Children’s Hospice enjoyed a flavour of independence when they road-tested the new recipe kits from supermarket Booths. Youngsters, who...
CHILDREN in Lancashire are receiving better end-of-life care thanks to innovative new ways of working employed by a children’s hospice. Derian House Children’s Hospice...
Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley has been awarded a £3,000 grant from the Cadent Foundation after being voted for by Cadent customers across...
CHILDREN and young people cared for at Derian House Children’s Hospice will benefit from new play equipment and sports services following a successful application...
A couple whose sons are cared for by Derian House have raised more than £2,000 by walking from Bolton to Blackpool. Daniella Wroth and her...
LEYLAND-BASED plant and machine supplier, Clive Hurt (part of the Fox Group), is raising money for Derian House Children’s Hospice with its eye-catching new...
A COURAGEOUS Westhoughton couple are set to walk from Bolton to Blackpool to raise money for a children’s hospice that cares for their twin...
We spoke to Stephen Johnson, Managing Director at Quooker UK, to find out more about the company and the product they provide as well...
To mark the anniversary of the first national coronavirus lockdown on 23 March 2021, Derian House, together with other Greater Manchester Hospices, is supporting the National Day of Reflection. The National...
A Chorley woman recently made redundant from work has won £25,000 on the Derian House Lottery. Kay Fishwick scooped the jackpot in March and...
A unique car is going under the auction hammer to raise money for Lancashire children’s hospice Derian House. The Smart Car was painstakingly hand-painted...
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been awarded £50,000 from the Cumbria Community Foundation and Pappagallino Flow Through Fund. The funding has supported the...
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice is sending one member of staff back to the classroom! Charlotte Tindall has been awarded a scholarship to study to...
THE first lucky lottery winner of 2021 has been announced and they’re generously giving back the prize to Derian House Children’s Hospice. Patricia Hough,...
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been awarded a grant of £21,980 from HSBC UK which will be used to create a new memorial garden...
OVER £12,000 was raised by Lancashire families taking part in Deck the Halls for Derian House Children’s Hospice. With the hospice’s usual programme of...
LEYLAND super gran Linda Miller has knitted a snowman every single day of 2020 to raise money for her local children’s hospice. The 73-year-old...
HAPPY NEW YEAR from everyone at Derian House! We had all hoped that the New Year would bring with it the return of some...
A BLACKBURN man braved the winter weather to cycle 230 miles from London to Chorley to raise money for his local children’s hospice. Ryan...
A Brindle grandmother has brought smiles to the faces of sick children this Christmas… by making festive scrubs for every member of staff at...
TWO lads from Lancashire are taking on the corporate giants of the music industry in a bid for the Christmas number one… and all...
AN ARMY of elves from across Lancashire have jumped into action to raise vital funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice this Christmas. Schools and...
CHRISTMAS has arrived for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice after foresters delivered them a 25ft socially-distanced gift. Staff at United Utilities donated and...
PRESTON shoppers can grab a bargain in time for Christmas, with the grand opening of a brand new Derian House charity shop in the...
AN ENCHANTED forest has arrived at Derian House Children’s Hospice spreading Christmas joy to the children and young people. The children’s charity offered the...
INTERNATIONAL singing sensation Kiki Deville has released a new charity single to raise money in memory of her baby son. Kiki, who lives in...
HIGH STREET stores may be closed but you can still start ticking off your Christmas list with a visit to the Derian House online...
LANCASHIRE’S children’s hospice is challenging people to go all out with their Christmas decorations this year to help raise money for seriously ill children....
A Chorley charity has scooped £20,000 as part of a leading housebuilder’s hugely successful charity campaign supporting under-18s across the nation. Derian House Children’s...
A Lancashire great granny has marked her 90th birthday in style this weekend, by jumping 15,000ft from a plane to raise money for Derian...
Furloughed or redundant service workers are being asked to lend a hand by helping out in their local charity shop. Derian House Children’s Hospice,...
An adventurous dad-of-two is walking from London to Lancashire to raise money for seriously ill children. Nik McEwan, 34, from Portsmouth, will carry his...
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