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A chance meeting over 30 years ago... results in the the ultimate gift!

Holiday friendships are in my experience usually just that - enjoyable companionship for the duration of the holiday. But in 1986 one friendship began that lasted 34 years, ending only when my friend died.

Downton Abbey actors Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton Launch Animation in Support of Richard House Children’s Hospice

Downton Abbey actors Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton Launch Animation in Support of Richard House Children’s Hospice

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Stars Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton open new ‘Let’s Explore’ Sensory Garden for seriously ill children

Film stars Jim Carter and Actress Imelda Staunton joined 80 guests at Richard House Children’s Hospice, Beckton, announcing the opening of the hospice’s new, ‘Let’s Explore’, Sensory Garden.

Abseil Takes Fundraising to New Heights!

On Saturday over 35 people took on the challenge of abseiling down Broadgate Tower - one of London’s tallest structures at 540 feet. All to raise money for Richard House Children’s Hospice who support children and their families from East London and into Essex to lead as positive and happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting illness.

Summer Fair Success

Last month we opened our gates for our annual Summer Fair. We had a phenomenal turnout with more than 500 people (including staff, volunteers, families and members of our community) attending the day.

20% of people do not know what children’s hospices are or what they do

This Children’s Hospice Week’s Richard House hopes to raise awareness locally of what children’s hospices mean to seriously ill children and families, to celebrate the vital care they provide and show how they support families.

What a Volunteers' Week!

Thirty volunteers attended afternoon tea put on by the staff at Richard House as they thanked their volunteers for their commitment and hard work. Volunteers came in from two local Marks and Spencer’s stores and renovated the family and staff area so that Richard House Children’s Hospice had a clean bright space to hold their Volunteers Celebration this Volunteers Week.

Generous East London mosque followers raise almost £3,000 during Ramadan

Al Madina Mosque has raised £2,966.29 from its members at Friday prayers to help fund the work of Richard House Children’s Hospice and facilitated an awareness raising campaign throughout the month of Ramadan. The Barking mosque has a number of wide ranging services that it runs in the local community. Ash Siddique, Secretary at the mosque, says that helping to raise awareness of this kind of service in the area is incredibly important.

Myles swings into people's hearts at Chelsea Flower Show

Myles had a fabulous day with mum, Myra and dad, Jerry, visiting the Greenfingers Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. Many elements of the garden will be relocated to Richard House, including the ‘apple swing’ which Myles adored playing on, as did his dad and many of the adults!

Richard House is Principle's choice

London-based cleaning specialist Principle Cleaning Services has chosen Richard House Children’s Hospice as its nominated charity for 2019. The company is aiming to raise £30,000, through various fundraising events, in recognition of its 30th anniversary this year.

Former England footballing legend, Joe Cole, to kayak across the channel in aid of children’s hospice

England football legend, Joe Cole, is embarking on a fundraising challenge whereby he and a friend will be rowing across the channel, from the UK to France, in their own Kayaks. He will be doing this to raise funds for Richard House Children’s Hospice, and his friend, David Horton for his son who has cerebral palsy.

Miller Insurance Services choose Richard House for 2019

Miller Insurance have kicked the year off to a fantastic start with an incredibly generous donation of £7500 to help support our services. They have supported Richard House as a corporate partner for many years and we are very fortunate to have once again been selected as one of their partner charities for 2019.