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.

Support us

Care is free for families, but it will cost £6 million to run services at Derian House this year, and we rely on the generosity of our kind supporters to keep doing what we do.

Are you a Derian family?

Visit our brand new family website where you can find out more about Derian House, book onto sessions in our pool and cinema, and learn more about how we can help.

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.

All about us

Take the tour

Explore our outstanding facilities from the comfort of your own home.

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.

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Holly's story

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Sally's story

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Gaby's story

latest Derian news

Latest Derian News

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. […]

£10,000 win for Chorley grandad on £1 Derian House lottery

When Vincent Green signed up to play the Derian House Lottery for £1 per week, winning was the last thing on his mind – he simply wanted to support his […]

Brave teen tackles Great North Run in memory of baby brother

With cheers echoing around him, Arlo Robinson, 17, raced to the finish line of the Great North Run to raise money for the charity that cared for his family – […]

Derian House Children’s Hospice celebrates as ‘The Little Things’ documentary hits the big time

Special guests gathered to celebrate Derian House Children’s Hospice documentary, The Little Things, now available to stream on Amazon Prime. VIPs from hospices across the country, business leaders, and some […]

Dance academy takes marathon steps in memory of two young dancers

An army of dancers from Chorley walked a marathon in the blazing sunshine to raise money for Derian House, the hospice that cared for two of its treasured students whose […]

Charity hikers’ conquer Snowdon at night in stormy conditions for poorly children

Battling strong winds and driving rain, a determined group of fundraisers laced up their boots and braved the elements for a night-time ascent of Snowdon, the highest mountain in England […]

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Online donation

Online

Visit our donation page
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Donate to Derian by Cheque

By Cheque

Download our template and return to:
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Chancery Road, Chorley, PR7 1DH

text Derian

By Text

Text Derian and the amount you
wish to donate to 70085
eg. DERIAN 5 to donate £5

In House Donations at Derian

In Store

Donate in our stores
in Blackburn, Horwich, Chorley, Leigh
and Preston
See opening hours here

By Phone

By Phone

Call our fundraising team on
01257 271 271

bank transfer

Bank Transfer

We accept bank transfers to
Virgin Money
05-06-74  71823944

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6 days ago

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Did someone say girls trip?! 🥰Macy, Alex and Aimee enjoyed a girly day out to Trentham Gardens recently, where our terrific trio didn't let the downpour of rain spoil their fun! 🫶They took as boat across the lake, went fairy spotting in the gorgeous gardens, and topped the day off with a delicious milkshake 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago

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🌟 Work With Us - Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Adults 🌟We've got an exciting new opportunity at the North West's children's hospice - does it sound like a job suited to you or someone you know? 🤩Key to our role will be the ability to engage and support all staff - both clinical and non-clinical - to ensure safeguarding is embedded across the hospice both operationally and strategically, ensuring that the clinical team is compliant with statutory requirements and legislation, and ensuring compliance against intercollegiate requirements ✨For an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Randall (Chief Nurse) or Bridget Thomas (Clinical Director) via Julie Hatch (Executive PA) by emailing julie.hatch@derianhouse.co.uk 📧Find out more and apply by visiting the link to our website below 💚careers.derianhouse.co.uk/job/756226 ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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This week is #RememberACharityWeek - a great reminder that leaving a gift in your Will can make a huge impact to a charity close to your heart 💛 Gifts in Wills are incredibly important at Derian House, and currently help to fund the care of 1 in 10 of our children and young people 🥰 Derian Mum, Ashleigh, has chosen to remember Derian House in her Will 🫶 “I hope that my gift will allow the hospice's services to continue to stay open and even grow. To be able to offer support to more families, allowing them to continue making precious memories.” ✨ If you’d like to support us in this special way, and to learn more about our free Will writing service, please visit www.derianhouse.co.uk/legacy 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Address
Derian House Children’s Hospice Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DH
Email Us

All Enquiries Info@derianhouse.co.uk

Call Us
Telephone (General)

01257 233 300

Telephone (Fundraising)

01257 271 271