Must be friendly, cuddly, and calm – the search is on for a new four-legged volunteer to bring cuddles...
The sky was the limit for 84-year-old Burnley grandma Joan Sagar, who splashed her £5,000 charity raffle winnings on...
More Santas than ever before walked all the way from Chorley town centre to the top of Rivington Pike,...
An exclusive red carpet screening of ‘The Little Things’ – an emotional documentary inspired by Derian House Children’s Hospice...
In a magical “once upon a dream” moment, 13 families from Derian House Children’s Hospice were given the ultimate...
An adventurous mother and daughter from Accrington have completed a monumental challenge – scaling the heights of Africa’s tallest...
Two friends from Bolton completed a half marathon to raise money for the hospice that cared for their best...
A group of 31 youngsters whose siblings are cared for at Derian House Children’s Hospice hit the slopes at...
People of all ages walked across hot coals, shattered glass and Lego to raise £10,000 in a brand new...
A bereaved mum and her 77-year-old grandad braved the toughest-ever military obstacle course to raise money for Derian House,...
A Hyndburn man who lost his sight seven years ago ran, swam and cycled 140 miles whilst tethered to...
Two brave parents leapt 15,000 feet out of a plane and raised more than £5,000 for the children’s hospice...
A Paediatric Nurse who specialises in making sure children and their families receive the best care at the end...
A bereaved dad’s documentary that gives a glimpse into the world of children’s hospices is set to make its...
Fun-filled day trips are on the horizon for the children and young people at Derian House Children’s Hospice after...
A campaign to rebuild the gardens of Derian House Children’s Hospice was the inspiration behind the charity’s award-winning display...
A brand new sensory garden filled with a vibrant blend of sights, sounds, textures and scents has been unveiled...
Mums Karen Kinsella and Rebecca Hadman, who live 100 miles apart, have launched “Room to Grieve”, a podcast that...
Benidorm’s Steve Pemberton raffles £30k of personal memorabilia for poorly children in his home town
Benidorm star Steve Pemberton has donated priceless memorabilia from his hit shows Inside No. 9 and Psychoville – as...
A dare he can’t duck out of! A Brinscall dad has pledged that he will get inked with a...
A team of Spanish doctors and nurses have travelled to Chorley to help realise their dream of building Spain’s...
A dedicated children’s nurse is taking on a mammoth cycle to celebrate Children’s Hospice Week 2024. Francesca Lennon, from...
A Westhoughton nursery transformed into a sea of blue last week (Tuesday, 28 May) in memory of Arthur Crossman,...
A loyal volunteer who has dedicated more than 30 years of her life to helping the children and families...
27-year-old Beth Harrison raced to the finish line in the Hackney Half Marathon on Sunday, 19 May to raise...
It was sunglasses down and sun cream on for supporters in the Derian House Children’s Hospice annual Morecambe Bay...
Three teens swept their way to first place when they represented Derian House Children’s Hospice at a kurling competition....
A Leyland-based sports shop is raising money for children’s charity Derian House by selling Premier League-style Player of the...
Rare cars from Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin will be on display at the sixth annual Supercar Showtime...
FAMILY and friends of a brave teenager who tragically died last year put on their walking boots to scale...
A whopping 4,000 fans flocked to Bolton Arena on Sunday (14 April) for Stars and Cars – an iconic...
A mum and dad from Chorley have handed out 35 special comfort packages to help families in the days...
A COUNTY-WIDE education project to train professionals how to give better care to seriously ill children has been launched...
When Jacob met Ralph the cockapoo, the cheeky pair formed an instant friendship and have been inseparable ever since....
Two Chorley fitness fanatics are inviting the public to witness their wackiest challenge yet – climbing 8,849m, the height...
Excitement was in the air amongst children and staff as musical theatre legend Alfie Boe stepped through the doors...
Palyers from Oldham Athletic Football Club dropped into Derian House Children’s Hospice today (9 February) to surprise a brave...
Film and TV super fans are set to flock to Bolton Arena this spring as four Batmobiles will be...
The search is on for Lancashire’s best nurses, clinical support workers and nurse associates to help care for children...
Grieving parents are being helped to process their loss through music with the help of an internationally-acclaimed songstress at...
Could your furry friend be the top dog? Derian House Children’s Hospice is inviting dog owners to take the...
Fundraising is in full swing for a family who have raised more than £100,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice...
CHORLEY pensioner Joan Poole has scooped the ultimate Christmas gift – a jackpot prize of £25,000 in the Derian...
There were smiles all round when footballers from Bolton Wanderers dropped into Derian House Children’s Hospice to deliver sacks...
When Joan Sagar, 83, decided to buy a book of raffle tickets to support her local children’s hospice, winning...
A great grandad who has had cancer for 11 years is walking 60 miles over three days to raise...
Oscar Burrow, seven, was star struck as the Princess of Wales knelt to ask him about his impressive fundraising...
Teenager Joe Elson walked 21 miles from Coniston to Barrow in memory of his sister Connie who was cared...
The Christmas spirit was felt by all at a magical evening of carols and readings for supporters of Derian...
Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey is back touring the North West with his brand new stand-up show – and...
Popular Indian street food restaurant, Mowgli, hosted an evening for a bereaved dads support group, as part of its...
There’s ‘snow’ place like Derian House – the North West Children’s hospice has a festive calendar packed full of...
More than eight out of 10 parents whose child has died said they feel sad that people don’t speak...
HO-HO-HOW MANY? It was a sight to be seen as 1,000 Santas marched all the way from Chorley town...
Two sisters in their 70s have returned to their volunteering roles at their local children’s hospice – 30 years...
A vibrant new trailer designed by the children of Derian House Children’s Hospice was unveiled to smiles and cheers...
Birthday cake, balloons, and party hats were the order of the day as faces old and new gathered to...
Market traders turned their stalls green to raise money for their local children’s hospice – Derian House – in...
It’s time to blow out the birthday candles! Derian House Children’s Hospice is today celebrating 30 years of helping...
Chorley’s children’s hospice will be lit up in pink and blue this week, to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week...
One lucky winner will take home more than the top prize of £5,000 in the new Derian House Children’s...
Lancashire bosses were arrested and thrown behind bars for make-believe crimes – all in the name of Derian House...
Hoping to break down barriers on a global-scale is Blackburn teenager, Maariyah Kadu, who is set to jet off...
Fourty-four brave souls ran, crawled, and hauled themselves through a mud-drenched military assault course to raise money for Chorley...
Pint-sized fundraiser Oscar Burrow was shocked and delighted to receive a coveted award from the Prime Minister. Oscar, seven,...
Two adrenalin junkie mums took the plunge and raised almost £20,000 jumping out of a plane to thank the...
A brave sister from Greater Manchester is set to tackle a raft of gruelling challenges to raise money for...
One of the country’s top nurses has been appointed as new Director of Clinical Services at Derian House Children’s...
When it comes to fundraising, diners at Preston’s newest Indian street food favourite Mowgli are second to naan! By...
NESTLED in nature – Derian House Children’s Hospice has revealed a new addition to its counselling space for families....
A 16-year-old boy single-handedly organised a charity football match to raise money for Chorley children’s hospice, Derian House –...
Universes collided when heroes with and without capes flew in for Derian House’s Open Gardens event – where Captain...
GREATER Manchester sisters Millie and Sophie were joined by their swimming club pals to swim 200 miles raising money...
A tongue-in-cheek event that sees business bosses thrown in “jail” to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice is...
Six-year-old Oscar Burrow from Lancaster hit headlines across the globe earlier this year when he completed a mammoth endurance...
From dunking in ice cold water to getting electrocuted – a brave mum has tackled one of the hardest...
BAFTA Award winner Steve Pemberton joins documentary team showcasing the work of children’s hospices
League of Gentlemen creator Steve Pemberton – of Inside No. 9 and Benidorm fame – has announced his support...
A garden inspired by one of its mini fundraisers has won Derian House Children’s Hospice the coveted ‘Best in...
Hundreds took part in an epic challenge to celebrate the life of a two-year-old boy and raise money for...
From creating eye-catching window displays, to picking out pre-loved gems – Derian House Children’s Hospice urgently needs volunteers to...
A truck designed by a talented young artist has helped to raise a whopping £15,000 for Derian House Children’s...
New massage, reflexology, and aromatherapy appointments have gone down a storm with families who use Derian House – thanks...
A bereaved dad is making a special documentary to shine a light on the world of children’s hospices in...
A 23-year-old Blackburn man took on one of the “toughest physical endurance challenges that anyone could take on” to...
Pint-sized fundraising superstar Oscar Burrow was gobsmacked to receive a letter from Kensington Palace – from the future king...
A bereaved mother has praised the hospice she “would be lost without” during Children’s Hospice Week. This week...
A GROUP of dads have opened up about their experiences of supporting one another to mark Father’s Day (Sunday,...
The tea was flowing as volunteers tucked into towers of cake, scones and cookies in a celebration of all...
Sweat was pouring as a cycling club endured an epic 14-hour marathon cycle – from Buckingham Palace to Chorley...
The sun shone brightly over the Chorley Panther’s annual tag-rugby festival – this year dedicated to “the strongest and...
On a blazing hot day, a bereaved father ran from Yorkshire to Chorley to raise money for the children’s...
A sea of green t-shirts could be seen from the skies in an annual charity walk from Arnside to...
A six-year-old boy has climbed the UK’s 12 highest mountains, the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest, to raise money...
A crowd of supporters, press and school children gathered to watch Ken Dodd dig the first turf at a...
Fasten your seatbelts for the fifth Supercar Showtime, the prestigious event showcasing an array of supercars to raise much-needed...
A bereaved father will run from Yorkshire to Chorley to raise money for the children’s hospice that cared for...
When Alison and Anthony Richards of Clayton-le-Woods decided to buy a book of raffle tickets to support their local...
It was a dream come true for 11-year-old James Johnson as he walked out at Liverpool FC’s game against...
A bereaved father will walk from Manchester to Chorley to raise money for the children’s hospice where his “cheeky,...
The April showers didn’t dampen the fun as Derian House Children’s Hospice threw open its gates for its first...
With her soft fur, floppy ears, and calming smile, therapy dog Shuna is celebrating five years of bringing cuddles...
People are being given the chance to make a Will completely free of charge, in a new scheme run...
Pint-sized hiking superstar Oscar Burrow has reached his fundraising peak in the challenge to climb the equivalent of Mount...
A brother and sister who swim together at a children’s hospice special heated hydrotherapy pool have shared their experiences...
A young artist has seen her handiwork brought to life on the front of a truck to raise money...
An intrepid six-year-old who is climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest to help Derian House Children’s Hospice send families...
From beagles and bulldogs, to dachshunds and Dalmatians – all tails were wagging as Derian House’s four-legged fundraisers finished...
A young entrepreneur whose work has been applauded by Burnley’s “Bank of Dave” businessman Dave Fishwick is leading the...
Among the dusty bookshelves of a charity shop back room in Chorley, Lancashire, you will find student Hannah Clarke...
Two adventurous brothers took a 16-day voyage through nine countries in their converted 1999 Volkswagen Transporter – without GPS,...
Superstar fundraiser Oscar Burrow officially cut the ribbon on Derian House’s newly refurbished holiday lodges – where the hospice’s...
A cash injection of £275,000 will improve the standards of care for Lancashire and South Cumbria’s sickest children, thanks...
VISIT: www.derianraffle.co.uk One lucky winner will walk away with £10,000 in a brand new summer raffle launched today (Monday,...
A fearless seven-year-old endured the cold, ice and wind in a 31-day run to raise money for his local...
Adrenaline junkies are wanted for a host of brand new daredevil challenges launched this year to raise money for...
Aspiring young entrepreneurs have been tasked with turning £50 into as much money as possible for children at Derian...
Cutting-edge technology that will help children with life-limiting illnesses to play games with their friends, make music, and communicate...
Summit special: six-year-old fundraiser hits global headlines in his mountain climb for Derian House
Superstar Oscar Burrow has captivated the world in his attempt to climb the height of Mount Everest to raise...
A JCB vehicle decorated in the eye-catching colours of Derian House Children’s Hospice will be hired out to businesses...
Could your furry friend be the top dog? Derian House Children’s Hospice is inviting dog owners to take the...
A new fundraiser for a Chorley children’s charity is giving old Christmas trees a new lease of life –...
Twinkling fairy lights, glittering reindeer, and inflatable snowmen lit up the dark nights of December as houses across the...
An exciting competition to ‘Draw it for Derian’ will see one budding artist’s masterpiece emblazoned on the front of a...
An intrepid six-year-old is preparing to climb the height of the tallest mountain in the world to raise money...
Six in 10 adults in the UK have not made a Will, a research report has found.* Dying without...
A Chorley children’s charity that helps families of seriously ill children make the most of every moment is gearing...
The magic of Christmas came to Chorley when the grounds of Derian House Children’s Hospice were transformed into a...
The youngsters at Derian House had a ball when they were visited by two groups of special guests just...
Dazzling Christmas light displays have popped up on homes across Lancashire – all to raise money for children at...
Kind-hearted bikers made a special delivery of toys and gifts to seriously ill children – just in time for...
Candles flickered brightly inside Blackburn Cathedral as supporters gathered to enjoy a magical evening of carols and readings at...
Grieving parents are being helped to process their loss through music with the help of an internationally-acclaimed songstress at...
Graffiti art celebrating Lancashire landmarks, from Darwen Tower to Blackpool Tower, has been emblazoned across a wall at Derian...
The HO HO HO-lidays are just around the corner and Derian House Children’s Hospice has a festive calendar packed...
A seven-year-old songstress from Chorley has recorded a charity single in the hope of bagging the Christmas number one,...
Derian House Children’s Hospice has appointed a new Chief Executive. Karen Edwards will take on the top job in...
A sea of red could be seen from miles around this weekend as hundreds people donned their Santa suits...
“There will be an empty space where we should be hanging Holly’s stocking for Santa this year.” Parents who...
A dad-of-two is braving the shave after two decades so he can play one of Cinderella’s ugly sisters in...
Derian House’s annual newsletter – Danni’s Diary – is full to bursting with everything the hospice has been up...
It’s pumpkin to talk about! A spooktacular show will light up a family home this Halloween in aid of...
A family from Preston have been handed the keys to a brand new home that they won in a...
When Ilyas Mulla, from Blackburn, arrived at the Job Centre last year, he had no idea where it might...
A soldier and his colleagues will take turns on a rowing machine in a 24-hour slog to raise money...
There was a sea of green at Derian House Children’s Hospice on Friday for the return of Derian Day...
Derian Day is back and supporters, staff and volunteers from Derian House Children’s Hospice are getting ready to go...
Amongst the sea of runners at the London Marathon 2022 was a gallant group in green – tackling the...
TikTokers, Instagrammers, and fashion enthusiasts arrived at Derian House’s Blackburn shop for an exclusive night to promote sustainable shopping...
A procession of Disney princesses and Marvel superheroes marched from Bolton to Chorley to raise as much money as...
Lancashire bosses were arrested and thrown behind bars for make-believe crimes – all in the name of Derian House...
A Preston support worker has won a brand new house worth £250,000, after buying a ticket just days before...
Rugby players from Wigan Warriors stopped by their local children’s hospice to meet staff, volunteers and children this week....
The winner of a brand new £250,000 house in Blackburn will always keep a little piece of Derian House...
Lock them up and throw away the key – until they’ve raised their bail money! Derian House is still...
Eight lucky people have scooped £1,000 and 117 have won £25 on Derian House’s lottery in July, with winners...
The sun shone down as the first brave people dived 15,000ft above Lancashire to raise money for Derian House...
A ball in memory of a “beautiful, lively, happy” five-year-old girl has raised thousands for the charities that helped...
A missing oil painting dating back to the 1930s is reunited with its rightful owners after it was discovered...
Travel agency bosses swapped their suits for cycling shorts in a mission to spin 611 miles in 24 hours...
Instead of throwing a party, Lewis Kenny will mark his birthday by marching almost 40 miles for Derian House,...
12-year-old Joel Morley is running 125 miles in 31 days and wants to raise enough money for Derian House...
With her 60th birthday on its way, Margaret Sherrington didn’t want it to pass by without a bang. Since...
Today we announce that our Chief Executive, David Robinson, will be retiring from the charity at the end of...
Colourful characters from a budding author’s book were the inspiration behind a hospice’s award-winning garden display at Chorley Flower...
Supercar Showtime – the exclusive showcase of the world’s greatest supercars held right here in Lancashire – has raised...
Live music, glitter face paint and lots of cake were the order of the day as Derian House Children’s...
An army veteran from Liverpool is set to run 60 miles in a day to raise money for his...
For most children swimming lessons are a rite of passage along with learning to ride a bike and to...
