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Mum of life-limited child runs 4 life for children’s hospice

Ana’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.

Tea and cakes in memory of their angel raises money for children’s hospice

Christina 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.

Global tech giant partners to support Richard House

From 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.

Runners meet founder at the hospice for a pre-marathon feast

12 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.

Local office of global tech firm raises money for Richard House

Bühler UK Limited, showed their support for Richard House by presenting them with a cheque for £3000 from their numerous fundraising activities.

Inspired to raise funds

Queen 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.

Thank you event for local community

On Wednesday 7th February we held a Thank you reception to celebrate the fantastic support we received from groups in the local community.

Big thank you to FC Leytonstone youth team and Islam Channel TV

A good time was has by all when FC Leytonstone youth team joined Tom Murtagh on the Islam Channel TV.

Children’s Hospice thanks local community for bringing joy to seriously ill children over the festive season

Families of children with life-limiting illnesses gathered at Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton for a festive celebration and to watch their children perform a panto

Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium held their annual Christmas service of Remembrance

Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium held their annual Christmas service of Remembrance, approximately 150 visitors attended the service that was sensitively held by Dr Rev Derek Talbot.

Barking and Dagenham former Mayor shows support for local seriously ill children

One of the highlights of 2017 for Richard House Children’s Hospice was the support of Councillor Eileen Keller who supported Richard House as her chosen charity whilst she was Mayor for Barking and Dagenham from 2016-2017.

Ilford accountants show their support to local children’s hospice this December 

Anver Patel: "I am fully behind the #One Hour campaign and ask that you support it too. Every penny counts to the hospice! So please support the campaign this December and make a real difference.”

Launch of our One Hour campaign

Stars of screen and stage ask people to give one hour of their pay to the capital’s children’s hospice this December

Like My Dreams: Happy Henrique enjoys hero's welcome at West Ham

“I just want to say thank you to Richard House and to West Ham for giving us this opportunity to come and watch the game and meet the players. It’s a true honour for us.”

Shortage of Volunteers at Richard House Charity Shop in Hornchurch

100 brave souls leap off 540 foot high Broadgate Tower to support Richard House

On Saturday around 100 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.

Little visitors come to Family Day

We had some other friends visit us this morning too - Mike the Millipede, Trevor the corn snake, Thelma the Chilean tarantula, Lucy the leopard gecko and Mr Slimey the giant African land snail. The children had a marvellous time and the staff were very brave and even held Mike, Trevor and Mr Slimey.

Summerfest sizzled with excitement!

Stepdad of woman with Cerebral Palsy will take a leap to support Richard House

Dan says “I wanted to give back to Richard House for everything they have done for my family.”

Nurse inspired to take on London marathon

Kirsty Blair had never competed in a running race before signing up to the London Marathon...