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 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
“Father Aitch-mas”: UK rapper Aitch drops more than just rhymes at Derian House
Fresh from his appearance on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Manchester rapper Aitch swapped bushtucker trials for plenty of smiles, and surprised his local children’s hospice with […]
Family lights up Christmas trees at Derian House candlelit carol service
Candles twinkled throughout Blackburn Cathedral as supporters enjoyed a night of festive carols and remembering loved ones at Derian House’s annual Christmas carol concert on Friday (5 December). 16-year-old Matthew […]
Mum shares heart-breaking story of son who survived against all odds in Derian House’s Christmas appeal
“We’ve been given the most precious Christmas gift: the freedom of time with our little boy.” A Chorley mum, who was told to say goodbye to her five-year-old son Kacey […]
Wedding joy as poorly son shares mum’s big day
There were smiles and happy tears all round as eight-year-old Oliver Hewlett, who requires round-the-clock care, was able to attend his mum’s wedding with the help of staff from Derian […]
Nearly 2,000 Santas sleigh their way into the record books for Derian House
There was a round of Santa-plause as more red suits than ever before walked all the way from Chorley town centre to the top of Rivington Pike, and then back […]
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 […]
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Here's your third and f#ThankYouThursdayrsday of the day - we appreciate you all so much ✨![]()
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💚 Chipping Amateur Theatrical Society made donated £800 after their panto performance of Cinderella.![]()
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💚 Lucy and Ethan from Brazil Street visited the hospice with plenty of Amazon Wish List gifts for our children and young people.![]()
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💚 The team at Breck Homes kindly stopped by with some lovely crafting gifts. ![]()
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💚 TB Electrics Ltd hosted a coffee morning donning their festive gear, and sent some of their team to decorate their very own Lights of Love tree in the hospice gardens.![]()
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💚 CPM Packaging have kindly made their annual donation of £1,000 in lieu of Christmas cards and gifts to their customers.![]()
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💚 Haydock Commercials have also dropped by with two amazing trucks for our Lights of Love open evening raffle.![]()
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Our fundraisers are the gift that keeps on giving! 🎁 Here is your next installment of a very festive #ThankYouThursday 🎄![]()
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💚 Our Amazon Wish List really has taken off and we've been overwhelmed with the generosity of our supporters. We want to say a special thank you to Derian parents, Lauren and Lee, who supplied us with a beautiful Christmas tree, which sits in reception, where we can display our gift tags for supporters to peruse. Lauren and Lee have also donated lots of gifts from our Amazon Wish List. If you would like to buy a gift this Christmas, head over a take a look: amzn.eu/23u8yYA![]()
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💚 Bradley Fold Garden Centre donated lots of toys for our children and families. ![]()
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💚 Lorraine Croskery brought along lots of lovely Terry’s chocolate Orange covers.![]()
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💚 Lion Running Community dropped by with lots of craft items and to decorate their own Lights of Love tree for which they have raised £236.![]()
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💚 Link Contracting held a festive jumper day to raise vital funds for our children and families. ![]()
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💚 JDR Recruitment and Festive Lights teamed up to bring a haul of items from our Amazon Wish List.![]()
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Happy #ThankYouThursday everyone – take a look at some of this week’s amazing fundraisers 😍![]()
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💚 We were thrilled to have a visit from Blackburn Rovers star Augustus Kargbo and the Blackburn Rovers communications team, alongside our friends from Benefit Man Kind. They spent time talking to our staff and young people, and even played a few games too!![]()
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💚 Kelmore Chorley raised £280 in their festive jumper day and the company has kindly pledged to match fund this donation. ![]()
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💚 Noah and Ava Meadowcroft kindly dropped off some items from our Amazon Wish List.![]()
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💚 Hindley Juniors under-9s had a Christmas party and raised £383 at their raffle.![]()
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💚 SP Electricity North West held a festive jumper day which has raised £125 so far.![]()
💚 More amazing Amazon wish list items arrived from C Lee and Shauna.![]()
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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
