News
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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!
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The sun has got its hat on...
May 3, 2018And our children are coming out to play in our freshly painted garden thanks to our wonderful volunteers from Miller Insurance.
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You’ll NEVER guess what happened in the woods last week…
April 30, 2018Last week we noticed something strange in the woods behind Richard House. There was a group of people hanging about. But who were they and what were they doing?
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Helena takes the plunge for Richard House
April 18, 2018Helena has signed up to her first ever abseil to raise funds for children with a life-limiting illness, but is petrified of heights. She tells about her fantastic challenge.
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Mum of life-limited child runs 4 life for children’s hospice
April 6, 2018Ana’s daughter Joysie was born with Cerebral Palsy and they are regular visitors to Richard House Children’s Hospice for respite care and family activities. Ana is taking part in Run 4 Life on 7th April to raise money for Richard House.
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Tea and cakes in memory of their angel raises money for children’s hospice
March 29, 2018Christina and George Flourentzou honoured the memory of their beautiful baby son Angelo by holding a tea and cake event at the weekend to raise money for Richard House Children’s Hospice where Angelo passed away. They raised an amazing £640.
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Global tech giant partners to support Richard House
March 29, 2018From the beginning of April, Colt employees in the UK will have the opportunity to fundraise for Richard House, as well as using their two Colt-sponsored volunteering days for activities in conjunction with the hospice. Opportunities open to employees include; supporting hospice events, undertaking retail challenges, and gardening and maintenance tasks.
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Runners meet founder at the hospice for a pre-marathon feast
March 26, 201812 runners taking on the 2018 Virgin London Marathon in aid of Beckton based Richard House, visited the hospice this week to meet fellow runners, learn more about the hospice and enjoy a dinner to thank them for their fantastic fundraising efforts.
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Local office of global tech firm raises money for Richard House
March 20, 2018Bühler UK Limited, showed their support for Richard House by presenting them with a cheque for £3000 from their numerous fundraising activities.
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Inspired to raise funds
February 19, 2018Queen Mary Ahlulbayt Islamic Society will be running a series of fundraising events to support our work with life-limited children and their families. Members of the Society visited Richard House in December and said they were inspired to raise funds for the work.
