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.
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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.
The Little Things will be released on Amazon Prime in the UK and US on 22nd August 2025.
Family Stories
Jeffrey's story
Hello, my name is Sheryl and I want to tell you about the wonderful care your local children’s hospice has given to my family, and to ask if you will help to support more families like ours.
Our little boy Jeffrey has a rare and incurable genetic condition, known as Battens Disease, which causes seizures and progressively takes away a child’s ability to walk, talk, and see.
Jeffrey is eight years old now and is the sweetest boy – his bright brown eyes and cheeky smile could light up any room.
Latest Derian News
NHS leader retires after 30 years with heartfelt farewell gift to Derian House
When Lancashire health leader Sam Proffitt stepped down after three decades of NHS service, she knew exactly how she wanted to mark her retirement. Instead of gifts, Sam asked for […]
Schoolgirl superstar running a mile every day for poorly children
A Year 7 student from Preston is going the extra mile for her local children’s hospice, Derian House, by running one mile every single day throughout November. Willoe, 11, who […]
Family’s special gift to hospice in memory of sports-mad Luke
The bereaved parents of a teenager from Leyland have ensured their son will never be forgotten by his friends – by paying for a brand new sports kit for the […]
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 […]
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Here's the second installment of our jam-pa#ThankYouThursdayrsday celebration! Here are our next batch of selfless superstars 💫![]()
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💚 Volunteer Glyn dropped off some art supplies for our children to enjoy.![]()
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💚 Our friendStorehouse Projectoject dropped off dozens of household supplies to hand out to our families.![]()
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💚 We had a lovely delivery of knitted dolls courtesy of Doreen, all the way from Telford!![]()
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💚 Andrew called in to donate £100 to us that was raised in celebration of his late wife, Sandra, and doubled the donations to £200 whilst he was here at the hospice.![]()
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💚 Terri, Alex and Bec The Gymnasium Chorleyorley came by to have a closer look round our facilities after they raised an incredible £2,928.50 for us during their 8-hour workout in memory of Hannah.![]()
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They're altogether ooky, the Derian House fundraising family! 🤩![]()
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Halloween saw our supporters from across the North West come together in creepy and kooky ways to raise vital funds for their local children'#ThankYouThursdayouThursday 👻![]()
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🎃 Ambassador Steve Pemberton kindly donated a set of limited edition script-books from his award-winning show 'Inside No. 9', signed by over 80 special celebrity guests of the West End run of he and Reece Shearsmith's 'Stage/Fright' shows. After going to auction, the winning bidder placed an epic bid of over £6,000! ![]()
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🎃 The team at Body Burn raised an incredible £1,183 at their annual fancBees Knees Accringtonn workout.![]()
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🎃 Bees Knees Accrington's Victoria Moore raised money for us with a super spooky Halloween house display...![]()
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🎃 ...as did Jo from Burnley, who decorated her 'haunted mansion' in just one day! ![]()
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🎃 We previously reported on the spooky scenes taking place at a house in Buckshaw Village, who raised a phenomenal £1,444 on October 31st.![]()
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“During my visit to Derian House earlier this year, I realised there was so much I didn’t know about the work of our wonderful hospices." ✨![]()
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When Lancashire health leader Sam Proffitt stepped down after three decades of NHS service, she knew exactly how she wanted to mark her retirement 🫶![]()
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Instead of gifts, Sam asked for donations to Derian House a place that left a big impression on her when she visited this summer ☀️![]()
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As Chief Executive of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), Sam spent her career committed to improving health and care services across the region 👩⚕️![]()
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And her selfless final act shows her continued dedication to helping those in need... to honour her wishes, her colleagues set up a fundraiser for Derian House without her knowledge, and surprised her with the amount of donations totaling £750 - as well as cards and flowers on her final day at the ICB 🤩![]()
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Thank you so much to Sam for recognising the incredible work of her local children's hospice - we wish you the best in your retirement #ThankYouThursday 💚
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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
