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Our charity shops in East London are supporting local job seekers into the workplace via national ‘Dress to Impress’ initiative
October 15, 2018Dress to Impress is being showcased at charity shops across the UK and will help improve job prospects for millions of individuals by providing access to interview outfits for only £10 and educate job seekers on correct interview attire. The initiative will give everyone access to interview attire on a budget whilst demystifying what candidates should wear to an interview today, after research undertaken by Debut revealed that 72 percent of career hopefuls aged 16-23 didn’t know where to start.[i]
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Keen golfers raise money for Beckton Children’s Hospice
October 4, 2018While Europe was winning the Ryder cup, keen golfers John Peter and Simon McCarthy raised £1500 for Richard House Children’s Hospice through the Metropolitan Grand Lodge
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Local girl, 7, sets trend for peers to donate birthday money to Beckton hospice
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A special tribute to Maureen Dudley
September 21, 2018When 84 year old Maureen Dudley passed away, her family decided to honour Maureen’s memory in a special way...
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Summer 2018 at Richard House
September 20, 2018More fun activities and trips are planned for October...
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Pearly King continues East End tradition and raises money for Beckton hospice
August 31, 2018Richard House gave a warm welcome to Forest Gate’s Pearly King, of the London Pearly Kings and Queens Society, when he visited to present a cheque for £300...
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Richard House garden nominated for an award!
August 28, 2018Derek said, "The flags in the garden hold a hidden message..."
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Local running club, Dockside Runners, raises money for Richard House!
August 26, 2018Kayes said, "Coming from 30st to 13st has enabled me to take control of my life and give back in ways I could never comprehend".
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Tasmea, 6, donates all her birthday money to Richard House!
August 22, 2018Tasmea's dad Bashar told us, "Her actions have made me the proudest dad in London!"
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To volunteer, or not to volunteer
August 6, 2018I would love to volunteer, but will I really gain anything in turn? Meet Joanne and Jacqueline, who both gained paid employment through volunteering at Richard House.
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Baker McKenzie re-select Richard House as their local charity of the year
July 26, 2018We're delighted that Baker McKenzie has re-selected us as their local charity of the year. Find out more about what this fantastic news means for our hospice...
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Volunteering, abseiling, running and cycling - thank you Carey Group!
July 19, 2018The Dagenham team at the Carey Group give up their Saturdays to work on our hospice grounds. They also take part in many fantastic challenge events for us.
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Valero Charity Golf Classic raises over £30,000 for Richard House
July 4, 2018Valero, one of our most supportive and longstanding charity partners, held a Charity Golf Classic, benefiting many children charities, including Richard House...
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Star students win an award for their fantastic fundraising
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A special friend for our children...
June 25, 2018Alfie is a Pets As Therapy dog who will provide therapeutic animal contact with our children. Therapy helps ensure that the emotional and social needs of our children are met.
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What a special treet!
June 15, 2018Our amazing volunteers from AJG planted 105 trees in our garden to help create a legacy for future children and their families...
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A tea party to honour our volunteers
June 14, 2018We said a big thank you to all our volunteers at a special tea party where staff turned volunteer to wait on them to show our appreciation.
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Say hello to Steve...
June 1, 2018This Volunteers Week, we're celebrating volunteers like Steve. Steve gives talks in the community and as a keen photographer has captured many memorable moments that are so precious to us all.
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Meet Tim
June 1, 2018This Volunteers Week (1st - 7th June), we are celebrating our wonderful volunteers, like Tim. Tim tells us a bit more about himself and why he volunteers at Richard House...
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge supports Children’s Hospice Week
May 23, 2018HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has sent a personal message to celebrate Children’s Hospice Week.
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Life's Short
May 21, 2018For children with life-limiting conditions and their families, ‘Life’s Short’ has a poignant meaning: they simply don’t have time to waste. You can make a difference this Children's Hospice Week.
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The National Lottery Supports Richard House
May 17, 2018Richard House is delighted to announce that The National Lottery has awarded us a grant of £9,890 to fund our STaR (Social, Therapeutic and Resource) activities.
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Support Richard House while you shop
May 17, 2018Great news! You can now support Richard House while shopping at AmazonUK, at no extra cost to you.
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Innovative campaign sees east London mosque pledge support to local children’s hospice this Ramadan
May 15, 2018Al Madina Mosque will be donating to help fund the work of Richard House Children’s Hospice, as well as working with the organisation through the month with engaging the local Muslim population and recruiting volunteers.
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Congratulations, Hope and John!
May 10, 2018Four year old Hope and her granddad John were given a Special Recognition Award at the London Children of Courage Awards on 3 May!
