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 Ā£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 Woodwardā€™s documentary, “The Little Thingsā€, dives deep into the world of childrenā€™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 is currently touring film festivals across the globe and it is hoped a distributor will be secured to allow the film to be showcased to the world.

Take the tour

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

All about us

Family Stories

Daniella's story

Hello, my name is Daniella. Iā€™m a 27-year-old mum and I live in Westhoughton with my husband Julian, 32.

Weā€™re just a normal family, but weā€™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 childrenā€™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

ā€˜The Little Thingsā€™ documentary to be released globally in huge distribution deal

A bereaved dadā€™s documentary that gives an exclusive glimpse into the world of a North West childrenā€™s hospice is set for release worldwide ā€“ following a major 10-year distribution deal. […]

Dog walkers asked to take the lead for Derian House and raise money for local families in need

Whippets Skye and Violet, of Coppull, Chorley, are full of energy and eager to take a walk with a pup-pose in the Top Dog challenge for Derian House Childrenā€™s Hospice. […]

Dad and ladā€™s January crunch challenge for poorly children

Fit dad Matt Bowman and his teenage son Bailey began their 2025 with a bang – and a crunch – by challenging themselves to a month of sit-ups and press-ups […]

Charity delivers free name stamps to help bereaved families remember child they lost in Christmas cards

For families suffering the loss of a child, the festive season can be bittersweet ā€“ with many reporting they are uncertain how to include their child meaningfully when signing Christmas […]

Wigan Warriors and Bolton Wanderers bring Christmas joy to poorly children

Not one, but two sports teams stopped by at Derian House Childrenā€™s Hospice to spread some Christmas cheer yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 17 December). Footballers from Bolton Wanderers, and rugby players […]

Old Christmas home videos found by Blackburn charity shop workers – can you help to reunite the family?

The search is on for a family who may have mistakenly donated footage of their Christmas to a Blackburn charity shop. Workers at the Derian House Childrenā€™s Hospice shop are […]

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Online donation

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Donate to Derian by Cheque

By Cheque

Download our template and return to:
Derian House Childrenā€™s Hospice
Chancery Road,Ā Chorley, PR7 1DH

text Derian

By Text

Text Derian and the amount you
wish to donate to 70085
eg. DERIAN 5 to donate Ā£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 Ā 71823944

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5 days ago

Don't use it? Donate it to us here at Derian House šŸ¤©We're hosting another drive thru drop off here at the hospice on Sunday 23rd February from 10:00am - 2:00pm, for anyone having a winter clear-out šŸ“šŸ“ŗ Electronic items (must be working)šŸ’ Designer clothing and jewelleryšŸ§ø Toys and teddiesšŸ‘š ClothingšŸ•° Bric-a-bracšŸ“š BooksOur event will ensure that our shops across the North West are fully stocked, and can in-turn raise vital funds for the children and young people in our care āœØFor further information (or to arrange collection of larger items), please WhatsApp our collections team on 07912217028 šŸ’š ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

Kiera's afternoon out in the Derian House fun bus was LUSH! šŸ’‹Our giggly girly enjoyed a spot of sensory shopping at The Trafford Centre, testing out the different smells and textures in her fave shop before deciding on a bath bomb šŸ’šThe corridors smelt beautiful when she returned to the hospice for a bubble bath! šŸ«§ ... See MoreSee Less
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Address
Derian House Childrenā€™s Hospice Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DH
Email Us

AllĀ Enquiries Info@derianhouse.co.uk

Call Us
Telephone (General)

01257 233 300

Telephone (Fundraising)

01257 271 271