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

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, […]

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 […]

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

2 days ago

They did more than just give it a 'try'! 🏉The dedicateWigan Warriorsn Warriors took on the Wigan 10k, raising vital funds and awareness for their charity partner for 2026 - Derian House! 🤩Representing the year-long partnership by donning the third kit warm-up jersey - designed by our young people here at the hospice - over 10 staff membersSuper Leagueper League club ran the rainy roads of Wigan on Sunday 👏Over the last eight months, the Warriors have taken on multiple fundraising activities to raise as much money as possible for their local children's hospice... including a generous percentage of the sale of over 3,000 Holly's Kits, which have The Brick Community Stadiumck Community Stadium Derian green over the course of the season 💚We're so grateful for everything you do for us... now go and retain that top of the league spot and bring the League Leader's Shield back home to Great#ThankYouThursdayorrow night! #ThankYouThursday 🙌 ...
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2 days ago

What a whopper of a week - with plenty of fabulous fundraisers to thank this #ThankYouThursday! Thanks so much everyone for supporting your local children's hospice REEL Cinema Chorleyorley celebrated National Cinema Weekend with an appearance of Lightning McQueen courtesy of our ambassador, Colin Wilby. Over £100 was raised for us in the process.💚 We received two scrumptious honey cakes and a card courtesy of Camp Simcha to celebrate Jewish New Year.💚 Olivia Grundy held a glitzy gala ball, raising a phenomenal £2,530.💚 Staff members HSBC HSBC visited us today for a corporate 'Make a Difference Day' to freshen up some of our outdoor areas.💚 Manchester Round Table hosted its annual beer and gin festival, which raised a brilliant £2,000.TY 🫶 ...
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3 days ago

Looking back on an epic Derian House summer 😎Here's lovely Macy enjoying the sights at Martin Mere, during a Lodge Daycare session during the school holidays 💚 ...
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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