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 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.

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

latest Derian news

Latest Derian News

Youngsters put Paddy’s Steak and McGuinness pie to the test at Derian House

Bolton legend Paddy McGuinness has teamed up with Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery to create a signature Steak and McGuinness Pie, to raise vital funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice and Bolton […]

Tears as Mayor buys young woman’s unfinished artwork for £2,000 – then gives it back to family

An unfinished artwork created by a young woman who died aged just 22 became the emotional centrepiece of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s charity ball when it sold for £2,000 before […]

Northern film challenging hospice care myths makes London big-screen debut

A documentary shining a light on life at a Chorley children’s hospice made a special trip to London yesterday to be showcased on the big screen for colleagues from across […]

Hospice heroes to trek across the Sahara Desert for Derian House

A dad who hates sand is trekking the Sahara Desert to raise money for the hospice that looks after his son. Andrew Privett, from Leyland, is one of 31 intrepid […]

Brave mum battles huge blisters to conquer Yorkshire Three Peaks for Derian House

A Darwen mum has revealed how she battled the “biggest blisters” she has ever seen in a gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge – to raise funds for Derian House, the […]

Elsie’s Story helps Derian House families make special memories at Chester Zoo

The Southport family behind charity Elsie’s Story helped 64 families supported by Derian House Children’s Hospice enjoy a special day out at Chester Zoo on Saturday (22 August). Jenni Stancombe, […]

Family Stories

Luke's story

Our son Luke loved life, and though he only had 16 years, he lived every one of them exactly how he wanted to.

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Tommy's story

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Daniella's story

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Holly's story

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Jeffrey's story

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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
See opening hours here

By Phone

By Phone

Call our fundraising team on
01257 271 271

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Facebook Posts

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Bat's the spirit! 🦇Happy Halloween to all of our friends and followers - may your day be filled with lots of tricks and treats 💚 ...
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If there's something strange... 👻...in your neighbourhood 🏡Who you gonna call? ☎️Certainly not this lot! 🤣What a day we've had celebrating one of our favourite holidays of the year here at Derian House ✨Our children and young people embarked on a trick or treat tour of the hospice (complete with a disgusting lucky dip! 🤮), with everyone dressed to impress in their creepy clothing 🎃Happy Halloween one and all - enjoy your celebrations 💚 ...
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Bargain hunters turned out in force for the grand opening of our brand-new Derian House charity shop in Bamber Bridge this morning – with one couple even making a date of it! 😍The new store at Bamber Bridge Shopping Centre, just behind Morrisons, got off to a flying start, taking an impressive £650 in sales during its first hour as shoppers browsed the rails for pre-loved fashion, unique finds and hidden gems 💫The ribbon was cut by Derian House youngster Jacob Privett, 12, and his mum Louise, alongside Danni the hospice mascot, officially declaring the shop open to the public for the first time 🫶Shoppers were welcomed with complimentary prosecco, cupcakes and were the first to browse the new store ready to snap up pre-loved fashion and hidden gems 👗It was love at first bargain for Brinscall couple Sarah and Jim Gillett, who made the new shop opening their date – with CD enthusiast Jim so keen that they were waiting outside before opening time! 🤩The new shop will help raise vital funds for Derian House, which provides specialist care and support for more than 400 babies, children, young people and their families from across the North West, helping them to make the most of every moment 💚 ...
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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