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

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, […]

Bolton boy’s mile a day marathon for poorly children

Nine-year-old Henry Cragg of Lostock, Bolton, has challenged himself to run a mile every day throughout the school holidays to raise money for his local children’s hospice, Derian House. Keen […]

Gold award for Derian House garden

Lancashire’s children’s hospice has won gold in the Chorley Flower Show, held at Astley Park over the weekend (31 July to 2 August). The award-winning display, titled ‘When you wish […]

Parents of babies with uncertain futures given precious chance to see their first smile

A Bamber Bridge mum and dad are the first to see their unborn baby’s smile thanks to a new service at Derian House Children’s Hospice. For parents whose baby faces […]

Sandcastles and smiles as Derian House families enjoy first-ever seaside day out

There were buckets and spades full of laughter as Derian House children and families took over St Anne’s Beach last week (Tuesday, 21 July) – the first-ever day trip out […]

Tez Ilyas, TikTok stars, and Rovers hero help Darwen teen raise thousands for sick kids

Blackburn comedian Tez Ilyas joined former Blackburn Rovers captain Elliott Bennett and a host of football TikTok stars to help a Darwen teenager score another fundraising success for Derian House […]

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

3 days ago

"This achievement reflects the incredible generosity of people, businesses and community organisations across Blackburn with Darwen." ✨We can't let #ThankYouThursday pass by without celebrating the extremely impressive fundraising efforts of Councillor Mahfooz Hussain, Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council... 🙌...who since the start of his Mayoral year in May this year, has raised a phenomenal £20,000 for both Derian House and Nightsafe through community events and general donations! 😮Cllr Mahfooz has now set a new fundraising goal of £50,000, which will be split between the two charities at the end of his year at the helm - thank you so much! 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

Let's put some sunshine into a very dri#ThankYouThursdayrsday by shining a light on the wonderful people who've done incredible things for their local children's hospice this week 🥰💚 Young Lydia held a bake sale for us and raised a superb £121.47 in the process.💚 Members of the team from EG Group visited the hospice yesterday to help paint the fences in our Lodge courWigan Warriors Wigan Warriors fan Bob Flevill donated to us a match-worn shirt by Zac EckeSuper Leaguehe Super League Paris fixture earlier this year. It was won by Lydia in a raffle held in the Fan Village last week, who was chuffed to bits!💚 Step4ward Dance's annual challenge this year saw the group take on their version of a triathlon - comprising of a cycle ride, walk, and a dance. After a 22 mile cycle along the Guild Wheel, and a 10 mile hike from St Teresa's Social Centre to Derian House, the final part of the challenge saw them perform a dance routine at the front of the hospice! They've raised an epic £1,459 so far.💚 Wigan Community Rugby Vets decided to raise money for their local children's hospice during this year's annual charity bike ride, with an exceptional £2,500 being raised for us.TY 🫶 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

Living the pink dream! 🦩Molly loved seeing the fabulous flamingos during our recent trip to Martin Mere 💫Where will our Derian House fun bus take us to next, we wonder?! 💚 ... 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