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.

All about us

Take the tour

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

Family Stories

Kacey's story

Our son Kacey is pure joy – always smiling and dancing, with a cheeky charm that melts hearts.
But Kacey has been very poorly throughout his short life, and we have been told to say goodbye to him a heart-breaking nine times.
Kacey is now five, and thanks to a rare multi-organ transplant we never thought possible, we’ve been given the most precious Christmas gift: the freedom of time with our little boy.

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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

latest Derian news

Latest Derian News

Football heroes raise £10k for new family flats at Derian House hospice

Families staying at the region’s children’s hospice will get a better night’s sleep, thanks to a £10,000 donation from Blackburn football fans. Parents and siblings staying with their child at […]

Bay walkers take on annual charity crossing as Derian House fundraiser marks 30 years

It was shades on, sun cream out and spirits high as supporters joined the Derian House Children’s Hospice annual Morecambe Bay walk from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands – marking 30 years […]

Sister’s marathon effort for Derian House in memory of her brother

Student Jasmine Shaw, 19, raced through the Manchester Marathon on Sunday, 19 April, and has raised £4,500 for Derian House, the children’s hospice that cared for her brother at the […]

Teen turns heartbreak into charity single in memory of her brother

A teenager has found solace in song writing four years after she said goodbye to her brother, Link, and it has dropped on major streaming platforms – including Amazon and Apple Music […]

Wigan Warriors go green in Derian House takeover

The Brick Community Stadium became a sea of green yesterday (19 April 2026) as Wigan Warriors fans answered the call to support Derian House Children’s Hospice during a special takeover […]

Retiring maths teacher’s final sum adds up to £100k for Derian House

A Darwen maths teacher who helped pupils to raise more than £100,000 for their local children’s hospice over 16 years is set to retire this summer. Wayne Hartley, 58, raised […]

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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

bank transfer

Bank Transfer

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

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2 days ago

They jingled all the way... to £57,000! 🎅One of our largest third-party events of the year, Jingle All The Way - Chorley, raised the record-breaking amount at 2025's ninth annual outing... making it the most successful year yet 👏A huge thanks to our community ambassador Neil Hailwood for his exceptionally hard work in organising one of our favourite fundraisers, which last year saw a record-breaking 1,959 merry Santas trek across Chorley to Rivington Pike - and then back again! 🥾For those of you itching to get this year's Jingle date in your diaries, you'll be pleased to know that the TENTH year of the walk will take place on Saturday 14th November. Follow their Facebook pa#ThankYouThursdayhankYouThursday 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ Volunteer With Us - Multiple Roles ✨Make a difference by donating your time and expertise in a whole range of ways and volunteering here at your local children’s hospice 🏡Whether it’s minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give really makes a difference and helps us save vital funds each year that can be spent on the ongoing care of our children, young people and their families 🙌💫 Reception Assistant💫 Ball Pool Hygiene Hero💫 Collection Box Assistant💫 Raffle Prize Finder💫 Fleet Maintenance💫 Painter & Decorator (Building Work)Visit our website for more information on each of these BRAND NEW job roles. We look forward to hearing from you 💚➡️ careers.derianhouse.co.uk/Department/Volunteer ... See MoreSee Less
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Ka-CHOW! 😎How cool does Jack look in his Lightning McQueen clobber - complete with matching Crocs, may we add! - chilling in Sunshine Park ☀More days like this please 💚 ... 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