Our annual Lights of Love celebration returns to illuminate Blackburn Cathedral on Friday 2nd December 2022 at 7:30pm. Join us for a magical evening of your favourite Christmas carols performed by The Rawstorne Singers as well as uplifting music from The Local Vocals Choir, and more! Refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening […]
What is Make a Will Month? This January is our annual Make a Will Month where we are partnering with several local solicitors who are giving you an opportunity to plan for the future and support your local children’s hospice. Taking part in Make a Will Month for Derian House is your chance to make […]
Come along on Sunday 23 April and experience our colourful and fun gardens in the spring sunshine. There’s plenty of fun in store for garden enthusiasts and families alike. Meet our Pets as Therapy dogs, chat to our volunteers and enjoy homemade cake and refreshments. There will also be a plant sale as well as […]
Please note, pre-booking for this event has now closed but tickets are still available at the gate. Come along on Sunday 13 August for an action packed day of fun in the summer sunshine. Our gardens will play host to your favourite super heroes as well as some of our local heroes including exciting and […]
Lock up your boss... Bail Me Out is BACK! We’re looking for CEO’s, Managing Directors and high profile individuals to take part in this FUNdraising challenge which will see your boss (fictitiously!) arrested, charged with crimes and then placed on trial! When they are found guilty of these dastardly deeds (which they will, it’s kind […]
To celebrate 30 years of care we’d love for you to throw a party in October to raise vital funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice. What? Whether you choose a school disco, bake sale or own clothes day, we’d love for you to host it in honour of Derian’s 30th birthday! When? Pick a date […]
Dedicate a Tree of Love this Christmas! Why not dedicate a Tree of Love at Derian House at Christmas? For a donation of £100 you will light up a 6ft Christmas tree in the gardens here at the hospice - along with a personalised plaque with your own special tribute or message. To dedicate a […]
It's time to untangle those fairy lights and 'Deck the Halls' for Derian House! Christmas just wouldn't be the same without the joy of festive light displays, and this year we are again asking people to go the extra mile in decorating their homes to raise money for our children and young people. Deck the […]
We need you! It’s almost that time of year again and we are so excited – our furry flippin’ fabulous Cuddle Cups are back with some new festive friends! Join our Elf Army for 2023 to help sell our much loved Christmas collectables. Our flippin’ fabulous Christmas cuddle cups were popular with so […]
When it comes to saying farewell to your festive fir… why not help us to help another cause? This year we are going to offer a limited area collection service for supporters in the PR5, PR6, PR7, PR25 and PR26 areas. For a suggested donation of £15 we will recycle your Christmas tree. All proceeds […]
Our annual Lights of Love celebration returns to illuminate Blackburn Cathedral on Friday 1st December 2023 at 7:30pm. Join us for a magical evening of your favourite Christmas carols performed by The Rawstorne Singers as well as uplifting music from The Local Vocals Choir, and more! Hot drinks and mince pies will be available on […]
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches.. This December our elves are opening up our grounds to the general public for a special Trees of Love event. On the 21st of December come and see our 150 Christmas trees that have been individually sponsored by supporters of our children and families. […]
Woof, bark, woof woof bark! Countryside or town, one dog or two, rain or shine, we know you love walking your four-legged friends. Get your walking boots on and join others to walk 100km throughout February 2024. All we ask is that you raise a minimum of £100 for 100k – that’s about 3.5k/2 miles […]
Businesses - let's talk (and have breakfast!)! On Friday 8th March 2024 at Derian House Children's Hospice we are hosting a networking meeting to launch our £50 Business Challenge for 2023. We would love for businesses to join us to network with each other and to find out more about how your business can get […]
Fire up the engines! Stars & Cars is back for 2024! Europe's largest collection of Movie & TV replica vehicles are re-assembling to raise money for Derian House Children's Hospice. Being held on April 14th at Bolton Arena in Horwich, Stars & Cars will bring a selection of film characters, props, celebrities and of course […]