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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.

West Ham show support for Richard House at match against Huddersfield

Before kick-off they showed a video about Richard House on the big screens and welcomed our volunteer bucket collectors. Two of our children had the privilege of being mascots and walking onto the pitch with the team. One was Musa, who suffered from leukaemia at the age of 10 months and has a compromised immune system. Now 5, he is an energetic, charismatic and playful child. He is quite outgoing but on some occasions he can be shy. He loves to tell stories, especially of all the different experiences he has had.

Richard House choice for first charity of the year

JOHNS & CO announced that their first Charity of the Year for 2019 is Richard House Children’s Hospice. Based in East London, Richard House Children’s Hospice provides palliative care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across London.

Charity partners discover what life is like for families of children with complex needs

Specialist palliative care nurse Sheryl Simon explained the need for Richard Houses’ Hospice at Home service at a breakfast event to celebrate the charity partnership of Gallagher’s and Capsicum Re with Richard House Children’s Hospice.

Holt Energy Advisors become our long-term charity partner

Holt Energy Advisors (“HEA”) recently visited Richard House and announced that they are proud to have selected Richard House as their long-term charity partner.  As well as making an initial donation to the charity, HEA will be conducting a number of activities and events to help support the hospice throughout the year.

(STaR) services manager wins a Leader Award from the Jack Petchey Foundation. 

We are delighted to share that our Social, Therapeutic and Resources (STaR) services manager Carol who has won a Leader Award from the Jack Petchey Foundation. Parents speak very warmly of Carol. How she is ‘there for them’, always makes them feel welcome, tries all she can to do the best for them and how ‘her kindness and professionalism has made a difference to their child’s lives’.

Thank you to HSBC for generous donation

Richard House is very grateful up Matt Bullock and his 40 colleagues and friends who volunteered to stand outside Hamley's Toy Store in London's West End over the Christmas period with donation buckets. This fundraising effort raised a rather spectacular £1,700! On top of that, Matt nominated the hospice to be awarded a donation of £41,753 towards our valuable work with life-limited children and their families.

Parent gives profits from Christmas eCards cards to Richard House as a tribute to the staff who looked after his daughter

Sujay Jayaram, Founder of LeavingCard.com, asks that you consider using LeavingCard.com to send your eCards this Christmas. LeavingCard.com takes no money from this process whatsoever and all of the profits from this activity go to Richard House as a tribute to the staff who looked after his daughter who died at Richard House 13 years ago. In 2005 Sujay’s family was blessed with a little girl. Sadly, their daughter was very ill when she was born and fo

West Ham players bring the festive spirit to local children’s hospice

West Ham players Andy Carroll, Javier Hernández, Felipe Anderson and Winston Reid joined mascots Bubbles and Hammerhead to bring festive cheer to the life-limited children at Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton. Each player took the time to speak to and get to know the families and have their photos taken with them, much to everyone’s delight.

Our amazing volunteer gardener wins national awards

Last night it was announced that the Hospice UK Volunteer Gardener of the Year 2018 Award was won by Derek James, who has long been a volunteer gardener at East London’s Richard House Children’s Hospice. The Hospice UK Awards celebrate the innovative work and people in hospices and palliative care organisations across the UK.

East London Radio broadcasts the all-time Top 100 favourite songs of East Londoners, while helping local Children’s Hospice

East London Radio (ELR), the local online community radio station which recently celebrated its fifth birthday, is launching their first Charity Appeal, supporting the wonderful work of the Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton

New mayor of Newham visits Richard House Children’s Hospice

Councillor Rokhsana Fiaz said: “It was a valuable opportunity to visit Richard House Children’s Hospice, and find out more about the vital work they do to help support children with life limiting illnesses and their families.  We are immensely privileged to have London’s only dedicated hospice for children and young people in Newham and we look forward to supporting their ongoing work where we can in the future.”

Young Soles Announces Charity Partnership with London’s First Children’s Hospice, Richard House

Young Soles, the award-winning luxury children’s footwear brand, has announced a charity partnership with Richard House Children’s Hospice. The partnership will see Young Soles donate shoes to the hospice twice a year, as well as providing support for fundraising and volunteering activities to help the hospice reach its £3.5 million fundraising target for 2018/19.

Manage your carbon footprint by passing on your furniture and donating household goods to our Barking shop

As households across the UK order new furniture before Christmas arrives, Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton’s latest initiative is encouraging locals in east London to go green by donating unwanted furniture to their store in Barking.

Volunteers from HSBC found themselves bombarded in the ball pool!

HSBC Volunteers bank employees ensured that the children at Richard House Children’s Hospice had wonderful decorations and creative signs for the forthcoming ‘Richard House Got Talent’ production this month.

Our charity shops in East London are supporting local job seekers into the workplace via national ‘Dress to Impress’ initiative

Dress 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]

Keen golfers raise money for Beckton Children’s Hospice

While 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

A special tribute to Maureen Dudley

When 84 year old Maureen Dudley passed away, her family decided to honour Maureen’s memory in a special way...

Summer 2018 at Richard House

More fun activities and trips are planned for October...

Pearly King continues East End tradition and raises money for Beckton hospice

Richard 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...

Local running club, Dockside Runners, raises money for Richard House!

Kayes said, "Coming from 30st to 13st has enabled me to take control of my life and give back in ways I could never comprehend".

Tasmea, 6, donates all her birthday money to Richard House!

Tasmea's dad Bashar told us, "Her actions have made me the proudest dad in London!"

To volunteer, or not to volunteer

I 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.

Baker McKenzie re-select Richard House as their local charity of the year

We'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...

Volunteering, abseiling, running and cycling - thank you Carey Group!

The 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.

Valero Charity Golf Classic raises over £30,000 for Richard House

Valero, one of our most supportive and longstanding charity partners, held a Charity Golf Classic, benefiting many children charities, including Richard House...

A special friend for our children...

Alfie 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.

What a special treet!

Our amazing volunteers from AJG planted 105 trees in our garden to help create a legacy for future children and their families...

A tea party to honour our volunteers

We 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.

Say hello to Steve...

This 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.

Meet Tim

This 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...

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge supports Children’s Hospice Week

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has sent a personal message to celebrate Children’s Hospice Week.

Life's Short

For 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.

Innovative campaign sees east London mosque pledge support to local children’s hospice this Ramadan

Al 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.

Congratulations, Hope and John!

Four year old Hope and her granddad John were given a Special Recognition Award at the London Children of Courage Awards on 3 May!

The sun has got its hat on...

And our children are coming out to play in our freshly painted garden thanks to our wonderful volunteers from Miller Insurance.

You’ll NEVER guess what happened in the woods last week…

Last 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?

Helena takes the plunge for Richard House

Helena 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.

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...

Family fun day

It has been a busy day here at Richard House today with families enjoying music, arts and crafts, massage, some outside play, a carnival performance, a dance workshop with Rambert, and even a troll!

Garden open day at the hospice

Richard House is set among 2.5 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and woodland. And we're opening it up to the public on Sunday 30 April as part of the National Open Garden Scheme.

Runners meet at the hospice for a pre-marathon feast

The runners taking on the 2017 London Marathon, in aid of Richard House, visited the hospice this week and enjoyed a pre-marathon feast.

'Without Richard House' video launched

In February, families were invited to take part in the filming of a video and were all asked one question - How would life be without Richard House?

The rush is on to join hospices for bubble fun

Richard House has teamed up with three other hospices to host the first ever East London Bubble Rush at the Olympic Park in Stratford on Sunday, May 21

Quiz night raises over £200 for Richard House!

On 14th of February, ladies from the 'East Edge Sisters WI' group hosted a quiz night in aid of Richard House and raised over £200 for the hospice!

Richard House shopper wins Thames cruise

In January shoppers who spent over £10 at our new shop in Vicarage Field Shopping Centre were invited to enter a prize draw for a chance to win a cruise.

Bollychicks raise over £600 for the hospice!

On 25th of March, a group of Newham ladies will be bringing Bollywood to East London with their dancing event 'Bollychicks', organised in support of Richard House.

West Ham United raise support for Richard House

West Ham United used Saturday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace to raise awareness and funds for Richard House.

West Ham United to raise awareness and funds for Richard House this Saturday

This Saturday's West Ham United Premier League match against Crystal Palace at London Stadium will be dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Richard House.

Families enjoy special livestreamed pantomime

Children and families at Richard House were treated to a pantomime performance of Sinbad the Sailor today, live streamed to them by The Theatre Royal Stratford East.

A visit from West Ham stars

Stars of West Ham United brought some festive spirit to the young people at Richard House Children’s Hospice when they paid a visit yesterday.

Christmas comes to Richard House

Last weekend Richard House saw the first of its Christmas parties with children, young people and their families joining us for a celebration of the upcoming festive season.

Theatre Royal Stratford East’s panto to be enjoyed by children at Richard House

On 29 December Theatre Royal Stratford East will be giving our children the chance to enjoy the performance of Sinbad the Sailor by live-streaming it in our residential area.

New Richard House charity shop opens in Barking

This Friday, 2nd December, Richard House opened a new charity shop at the Vicarage Field Shopping Centre.

Family Matters at Richard House

Our next Family Matters clinic is next Wednesday 7 November and is open to families who are registered with Richard House.

Purchase a gift from our Wish List this Christmas

Make a difference by giving a child or a young adult one of the gifts from our Christmas Wish List.

New Richard House charity shop to open in Barking

Richard House will open a new charity shop at Vicarage Field Shopping Centre next Friday (2nd December).

Cuts and freezes in statutory funding for children’s hospices

Statutory funding for children’s hospices in England is falling, according to findings released today by national charities Together for Short Lives and Hospice UK.

Richard House celebrates 10 years of remarkable film making

Last weekend we rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Richard House Oscars!

Jim Carter and Imelda Stauton host an Evening with Richard House

Last week Jim Carter and Imelda Stauton, long standing patrons of Richard House, defied their busy schedules to host an Evening with Richard House.

Hospice UK representative visits Richard House

Last month we had the pleasure of being visited by Hospice UK Senior New Business Executive Jennifer Hammond.

Stock and volunteers needed for new Richard House shop!

In November Richard House will be opening a new shop in Vicarage Field, Barking.

West Ham stars visit Richard House

Once again the West Ham United team has helped create beautiful memories for the children at Richard House as they paid the hospice a visit last Thursday.

Richard House staff and volunteers take on Bear Grylls

Last Saturday, ten Richard House staff and volunteers proved there's no challenge too great, as they took on the Bear Grylls Survival Race, raising over £2,000 for the hospice!

Hospice Care Week 2016

Today marks the start of Hospice Care Week 2016, that will run from the 3rd till the 9th of October.

Richard House receives AFME Award of Excellence

As part of the City Giving Day that took place on 27 September, Richard House has received an Award of Excellence for its exemplary commitment and dedication to the community.

Volunteer van crews needed for Richard House shops!

After acquiring a new van for its charity shops, Richard House is on the lookout for new volunteer van drivers and distribution assistants.

London City Airport staff raise over £10,000 for Richard House!

Last Friday, 16 September, 28 staff from London City Airport set off on a 185-mile bike ride to Lille to help support the children and families in Richard House care.

'Remember A Charity in Your Will Week' 2016

'Pass on something legendary’ is the theme of this year's 'Remember A Charity Week in Your Will Week'.

Thames Dragons raise over £1,500 for Richard House!

This past weekend Thames Dragons Boat Club rowed their way to our hearts with over a £1,500 donation for Richard House!

Summerfest - a great success!

Last weekend Richard House was buzzing with excitement, as people from the local community enjoyed its annual community fun day 'Summerfest'.

Nurse overcomes fear of heights to support the hospice

Kirsty, a palliative care nurse working for Richard House will challenge her fear of heights and take on the ArcelorMittal Orbit Abseil to raise awareness of the hospice.

Singology Choir gives Richard House A Night to Remember

Singology Choir are recording and releasing a charity single for Richard House with the aim of donating all proceeds from the song to the hospice.

Thank you for saying YES to retail Gift Aid, your support makes all the difference!

In the last tax year (2015-16) Richard House shops retail Gift Aid scheme generated enough Gift Aid income to fund a staff member's salary for an entire year!

Family Survey Results 2016

In April 2016, we launched our annual Family Satisfaction Survey. Since then, we have received feedback from 30 families on the phone, in person and via an online questionnaire.

Free water risk assessments for Richard House shops

Integrated Water Services conduct free water hygiene risk assessments, for all of Richard House charity shops.

Family Matters clinic returns this Wednesday

Our next Family Matters clinic for families registered at Richard House is this Wednesday 3 July

Climbing the Kilimanjaro in support of Richard House

On the 7th of July, 29-year old City worker Nick climbed the Kilimanjaro to live the adventure of his life and raised over £2,800 for the hospice.

Last Woman Standing charity event

Last weekend, a keen Richard House supporter Serena Woon of London City Airport, raised a fantastic £500 for Richard House by organising a "Last Woman Standing" fitness challenge.

A mountain of support for Richard House

On the 7th of July, 29-year old City worker Nick will be climbing the Kilimanjaro to live the adventure of his life and raise funds for Richard House.

Richard House celebrates annual Volunteers' Week

Last week Richard House was celebrating Volunteers’ Week, an annual event which celebrates the contribution made by millions of volunteers across the UK.

Tom cycles 120 miles in aid of Richard House

A keen Richard House supporter, Tom, cycled alone and unsupported from his home in North London to the center of Cambridge and back again, to raise funds for Richard House.

Richard House launches Rainbow Makers giving scheme

Today Richard House launched Rainbow Makers giving scheme to acknowledge the importance of local business support.

Citi Fundraising Week collects over £7,000 for Richard House and Haven House Children’s Hospices

Thanks to the generous donations of Citi staff, Richard House and Haven House Children's Hospices received over £7,000 in donations during Citi Fundraising Week.

Family Matters return this Wednesday 1 June

Our next Family Matters clinic for families registered at Richard House is this Wednesday 1 June.

Award-winning actress Rebecca Front visits Richard House

This month Richard House was buzzing with excitement as it was visited by the BAFTA award–winning English comedy actress Rebecca Front

Putting families first at Richard House

This week is Children’s Hospice Week, an awareness raising and fundraising week for children with life-limiting conditions and the services, like children's hospices, that support them.

Prestons to support Richard House in London 10,000

Staff from Prestons Chartered Accountants are once again lining up to run the London 10,000 for Richard House.

Richard House launches Live Q&A for Dying Matters week

As part of the Dying Matters Awareness Week (9-15 May 2016) Richard House is launching a Live Q&A to encourage people to talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement.

Dying Matters week

As part of the Dying Matters Awareness Week (9-15 May 2016) Richard House is holding several events to encourage people to talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement.

Richard House to launch its first Family Care Conference

The first ever Richard House Family Care Conference will take place at the hospice premises in London on Wednesday 27th April 2016.

Get fit for summer – buy a bike!

Thinking of getting fit for the summer then why not buy a bike from the Richard House Children’s Hospice shop on Faircross Parade, Barking?

Easter surprise from Tesco

Last week Richard House received a wonderful surprise from Tesco - a very generous donation of toys!

Runners show colourful support for Richard House

The Rainbow Rush on the 12th of March saw participants wend their way along a course of different colour stations.

Boss in the Box: Clifford Change fundraising for Richard House

Several representatives of Clifford Chance spent hours in a perspex box, showing their talents to raise funding for Richard House

Kerry Morgan is raising money for Richard House by running a half marathon in Ireland. Uphill!

On Sunday 10th April this year, Kerry will run half marathon in Ireland to raise funds and support Richard House Children's Hospice.

Citi Charity of the Year partnership

With support from Citi staff Richard House and Haven House Children's Hospices will kick-start our CitiHospiceatHome project - taking nurses into families’ homes to reduce isolation for parents and provide specialist care and therapies at home for children.

BlackRock raises over £844,000 for children’s hospices

Ann Mitchell visits and inspires the film club at Richard House

Last Saturday, Richard House was fortunate enough to be visited by star of stage and screen, Ann Mitchell.

Religion and Spirituality at Richard House

Richard House is embarking on a series of monthly lunchtime learning slots on the subject of ‘Religion and Spirituality: a brief introduction’.

West Ham stars visit Richard House

Stars of West Ham United put smiles on faces and brought festive spirit to the children at Richard House when they paid the hospice a visit last Tuesday.

Richard House at London City Airport

On 9th December, Richard House Children’s Hospice will be visiting London City Airport to thank the airport staff for their continued support.

''Show and Tell'' evening at Richard House

This Thursday, on the 3rd of December, Richard House will be opening its doors with a ‘Show and Tell’ evening.

624 ‘Penguins’ set new Guinness World Record for Richard House

624 flippered fundraisers gathered at The Scoop at More London, in a successful attempt to break yet another Guinness World Record.

Young stars shined at the Richard House Oscars Ceremony

A celebration of life and film took place on the 7th of November at the Richard House during the annual Film Club Oscars Ceremony.

Shopping for a new sofa in time for Xmas?

Why not do your bit for re-cycling and charity this Christmas and give your lovely old comfy sofa a brand new home?

Sir Trevor Brooking leads Golf Day to raise funds for children’s hospices

Sir Trevor Brooking CBE, one of England’s most respected football legends hosted a Golf Day on 14th of October to help raise money for children’s hospices across London.

Less than a month to go till our Guinness World Record attempt!

Join us on the 12th of November as Richard House attempts to defend its Guinness world record title for the ‘largest gathering of people dressed as penguins’!

Connecting Care – Half Moon Theatre and Richard House

This week is Hospice Care Week, with the theme of ‘connecting care’. Read how our partnership with Half Moon Theatre has resulted in exciting new activities for families...

Hospice Care Week

This week is Hospice Care Week, an annual week of activity to raise the profile of hospice care across the UK.

Heathway children’s hospice charity shop reopens to a crowd

The Richard House Children’s Hospice charity shop in Heathway Dagenham re-opened this morning with a new look and bargains galore, after being closed for two weeks to be redecorated.

Heathway shop to reopen after redecoration

The Richard House Children’s Hospice shop in Heathway will to re-open on Tuesday morning with a new look and bargains galore, thanks to the generosity of two businesses.

Lifelites delivers new technology for the hospice

National charity Lifelites visited Richard House this week to donate a new package of specialist technology for children and families.

Borough of Newham Lodge hits £250,000 raised for hospice

A recent cheque of £18,000 donated to Richard House has pushed the amount raised by the Borough of Newham Lodge to over £250,000.

From Brighton to around the world!

The final week of our summer activities for families has been one for fantastic journeys, from the second of our group trips to Brighton to the Around the World themed day at the hospice.

'Dance is Me!' Siblings' project with dance experts

For five days over the past fortnight, siblings from the Richard House sibling group have been taking part in 'Dance is Me', a creative collaborative project involving Rambert, Britain's national dance company.

Summer fun at Summerfest

Richard House was a hive of activity at the weekend for our annual festival ‘Summerfest’.

Siblings learn new skills with Rambert dance experts

Members of our sibling group are taking part in a five-day project with our friends at Rambert, Britain's national dance company.

Festival atmosphere at first summer family day

The start of our summer activities for families went off with a bang as the hospice was full for our festivals and fairground activity day.

Local support runs through Newham

Local supporters from the Newham Recorder and Newham Clinical Commissioning Group were among the supporters who donned their running gear to take on the Morrisons Great Newham London Run at the weekend.

Summerfest! Our family fun day on on 8 August

If you’re looking for a fun activity this summer look no further than Summerfest 2015, a family day on Saturday 8 August at Richard House

Eleanor Smith School gets its walking shoes on for Richard House

Students and staff from Eleanor Smith School in Beckton are limbering up for a sponsored walk in aid of Richard House this Thursday.

'Reel' fun at film clubs

With Oscars season only months away, stars of our Living Film Project are writing, acting and producing all sorts of films for everyone to enjoy.

Pamper days for Carers Week

We celebrated Carers Week with two special pamper days for carers here at Richard House.

Family Matters at Richard House

This Wednesday we are holding our second Family Matters clinic, open to families who are registered with Richard House.

Space-themed half-term fun!

Families were treated to an activity day that was out of this world today at the hospice, with our special space-themed fun session.

Survey sheds light on taboo subject of death

This week is Dying Matters Week, and to mark it we conducted a survey to find out people’s attitudes to death. See the interesting results...

Launch of Family Matters clinics for families

This week we launch Family Matters, a series of monthly clinics offering support and advice to families who are registered with Richard House.

Woodland-themed Easter fun for families

Plenty of giggles with Dr Gee Hee

Over the past 14 months there has occasionally been a doctor at Richard House…with a difference. Dr Gee Hee is a Giggle Doctor, who are professional performers, highly trained to work in both the hospital and hospice environments, and with children with disabilities

Prestons to raise £5k for 10k!

Staff and clients from Ilford-based Prestons Chartered Accountants are once again lining up this May to run the Bupa 10k for Richard House, aiming to raise £5,000 in addition to the £11,000 they have raised in the past two years.

Marathon effort at our pasta party for runners

Fundraisers taking on the 2015 Virgin London Marathon for Richard House came into the hospice yesterday, to meet fellow runners, load up with carbs and find out about the what their marathon efforts are going towards.

London City Airport supporters in the for long haul

This morning our chief executive Peter Ellis visited long-time partners at London City Airport to thank them for many years of support.

A mother's story for Mother's Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, Shahanaz Haque tells her story as a mother of a child with a life-limiting condition…

Two marathons. One week!

Running one marathon in a lifetime is more than enough for most people, but not for Emma Roebuck, who is running two marathons in seven days for Richard House.

Crazy colour family activity day

Almost fifty family members came to Richard House yesterday for an action packed crazy colour activity day.

Valentines Day treat from Rokeby School pupils

Staff at Richard House had an early Valentines Day treat today as four talented pupils surprised them with a sweet feast that they made themselves.

Dagenham schoolchildren raise £400

Students in a class at Marsh Green Primary School in Dagenham raised £400 for Richard House through a fantastic recent fundraising effort.

Mosque fundraisers pay a visit to Richard House

Imams from some of the fourteen mosques in East London who raised £17,000 for Richard House paid us a special visit today

Theatre workshop for siblings

Our younger siblings group enjoyed a lively workshop at the Half Moon Theatre in Limehouse at the weekend.

Christmas parties go down a festive treat

Making some noise at the shard