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 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
Daniella's story
Hello, my name is Daniella. I’m a 27-year-old mum and I live in Westhoughton with my husband Julian, 32.
We’re just a normal family, but we’ve had to deal with a lot of heartache, having suffered the loss of our daughter, and then one of our twin boys.
I want to tell you how your local children’s hospice, Derian House, has been a light in the darkest of times.
Latest Derian News
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 […]
Derian House Children’s Hospice announces new Deputy Chief Executive and exciting plans for growth
Derian House Children’s Hospice has appointed Caroline Taylor, former Director of Income and Engagement, as its new Deputy Chief Executive. Caroline, who has been part of the hospice leadership team […]
First-ever Derian House charity ball raises £20,000
The dance floor came alive with guests in glittering gowns and sharp black tie at Derian House’s first-ever charity ball on Saturday (4 October) – which raised £20,000 for the […]
Dad behind Amazon Prime documentary becomes Patron of Derian House
A bereaved dad who produced a documentary about Derian House Children’s Hospice – that was snapped up by Amazon Prime – has been made a Patron of the charity. Paul […]
Hospice hero endures UK’s toughest military assault course
It was mud, sweat and cheers for a hospice hero who braved the toughest-ever military obstacle course to raise money for the charity close to her heart – Derian House. […]
By Cheque
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Derian House Children’s Hospice
Chancery Road, Chorley, PR7 1DH
By Text
Text Derian and the amount you
wish to donate to 70085
eg. DERIAN 5 to donate £5
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in Blackburn, Horwich, Chorley, Leigh
and Preston
See opening hours here
By Phone
Call our fundraising team on
01257 271 271
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Here's Part Two of another #ThankYouThursdayrsday celebration! 🙌![]()
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💚 Last week#TeamDerianerian were invited along to the homManchester UnitedniOld Traffordfford, for a glamorous gala dinner courtesy ofManchester Munich Memorial Foundationation. Since 2022, the charity has raised over £37,000 for us.![]()
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💚 Alex and the team The Gymnasium Chorleyorley took on an incredible 8-hour workout challenge in memory of Hannah, and raised over £2,500 for their local children's hospice in the process.![]()
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💚 12th Bolton Brownies gave us a £100 donation, alongside this beautiful handmade poster thanking us for all the work we do.![]()
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💚 Lady Captain Julie has come to the end of her CapGreat Harwood Golf and Social Club Ltdl Club Ltd, raising a superb £1,917.44 during her year at the helm. ![]()
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💚 Earlier tJD Sports JD Sports reopened their refurbished Middlebrook store, and asked colleagues to choose a charity to receive donations of 20p at point of sale. This totaled an incredible £1,000, with colleagues visiting us to present our team with a cheque. Derian House was chosen due to our grandparents Carol and Ian's grandson, Luke, telling the team about how the hospice has helped to support his family over the years.![]()
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It's a glorious day, made even better because we get to thank our fabulous fundraisers for all of their hard work over the last #ThankYouThursdayrsday 🤩![]()
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💚 Kathryn Barlow donated a stack of Terry's Chocolate Oranges for our Christmas campaign. We're still on the hunt for plenty more, so please consider us the next time you do your big shop.![]()
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💚 Christmas has certainly come early for our children and young people, all thanks to staff anDunelmomers at Dunelm Blackburn. The first batch of 'Delivering Joy' gifts were recently collected from underneath their giving tree.![]()
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💚 We had a batch of Worry Monsters bought off our Amazon Wish List courtesy of Luke's faThe Abbey James and Mike from The Abbey completed their epic 8-day Coast to Coast Walk last week from Cleethorpes to Southport, popping in to see us at Derian House along their route. They've managed to raise an epic £5,400 in the procThe Senator Groupey's dad works at The Senator Group, who kindly donated two huge beanbags for our cinema room - and we can confirm they're very comfy! ![]()
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Summer may be long gone, but Derian House holidays for our deserving families never stop! 🤩![]()
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So far this year, we've been able to send 125 of our children and young people on a free week away to one of our holiday lodgeRibby Hall VillagellagSouth Lakeland Leisure Villagellage... ☀️![]()
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Here's Vinnie and his sister after a wonderful week in the Lake District 💚
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Derian House Children’s Hospice Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DHCall Us
Telephone (General)01257 233 300
Telephone (Fundraising)
01257 271 271
