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

Larger-than-life Leo is made Derian House charity ambassador

A young man known for his cheeky sense of humour, love of karaoke and infectious smile has been made a Derian House ambassador – in recognition of his support for […]

New Bamber Bridge charity shop racks up £650 in sales in first hour

Bargain hunters turned out in force for the grand opening of a brand-new Derian House charity shop in Bamber Bridge on Friday (30 October) – with one couple even making […]

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 […]

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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Our annual Lights of Love service will return once again - at its brand new venue, St George's Parish Church, Chorley - on Friday 4th December at 7:00pm 🕯️Featuring Christmas classics from community cLocal Vocalsocals and Buckshaw Primary School, with yuletide readings and much more, we're looking forward to welcoming you all to what many see as the start of the festive period ✨Refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening, and our popular selection of Derian House charity Christmas cards and merchandise will also be on sale 🎁Tickets are just £3, and can be bought via the link below 💚➡ www.ticketsource.com/derianhouse/t-ldxmqva ...
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4 hours ago

Here at Derian House, we pride ourselves in supporting not just the babies, children, and young people in our care, but the whole family too ✨Our friendly team provides practical and emotional support throughout each family's journey, and there are a whole range of groups and drop-in sessions that you can get involved with 🥰🥁 Play Group🛝 Family Stay & Play🩵 Derian Dads Bereavement Group🪴 Mums at Derian🍕 Derian Dads🧸 Cornerstones🎨 Youth Family Drop-In🧶 Crochet & Chat🩷 Derian Mums Bereavement Group☘ Derian Grandparents For further information about any of these groups, please give us a call on 01257 233300, or visit our new family website below 💚➡ www.derianfamily.co.uk/ ...
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6 hours ago

This #YouthWorkWeek, we're shining a light on what Youth Work at Derian House looks like, and how we help our youngsters shape such an important stage of their lives 💚Hospice based youth work means ensuring that all of our young people have the same opportunities and life experiences as their able-bodied peers 🫶A large part of this is raising hopes and aspirations - by providing support and guidance to explore their interests and passions, we can encourage our young people to focus on creating a positive, meaningful future 🥰The youth team highlights pathways where certain activities - like sit skiing and boccia - can take them 💫Our children and young people are able to strive to be whoever they want to be here at Derian House... and we think that's briThe National Youth Agencyuth#yww26y | #YWW26 ...
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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