Following the recent decision by the trustees of Richard House Children’s Hospice to cease operations, Adam Stephens and Lee Manning of S&W were appointed Joint Administrators of the charity on 17 December 2025.

Over the past year, the directors worked to try to secure the charity’s future, exploring numerous options to improve its financial position. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, no viable solution could be found to overcome the significant financial challenges.

As a result, all services at Richard House ceased on 17 December 2025. Families are in the process of being contacted to discuss the handover of care, and staff will remain on site throughout December to support this process.

The Joint Administrators are working closely with Richard House staff, local services, and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to ensure a smooth transition and minimise disruption for children and families. The Joint Administrators’ immediate priority is to support Richard House staff and service users during this difficult time At this time, no further donations should be made to any of the Trust’s donation platforms. Anyone with any questions should contact rht@swgroup.com.

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