Claire House

Claire House Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences.

Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support, Claire House helps families smile again when life couldn’t get any tougher.

💦 Making Waves of Joy! 💦Every visit, this is Caelan’s favourite thing to do! At 10-years-old, living with Pompe disease ...
15/11/2025

💦 Making Waves of Joy! 💦

Every visit, this is Caelan’s favourite thing to do!

At 10-years-old, living with Pompe disease means severe muscle weakness. But in our warm hydrotherapy pool, he’s free to move, float, and play safely with our physio and care team by his side.

Children like Caelan can’t access a pool anywhere else. So we make sure he gets in during his respite stays because it brings him so much happiness.

Thank you for helping us make that possible 💙

🌈 Mini Sibs Fun! 🌈We had such a lovely time recently at Little Edenville for our Mini Sibs session! 💕It was a morning fu...
14/11/2025

🌈 Mini Sibs Fun! 🌈

We had such a lovely time recently at Little Edenville for our Mini Sibs session! 💕

It was a morning full of giggles, play, and precious moments.

The siblings got creative and had fun playing together at the educational play centre in Birkenhead.

And the little ones even made sure our staff were well looked after too — Rosie got cuddles, Nadia had her hair styled in rollers, and Sophie was treated to breakfast, lunch and tea by the budding young chefs 🍳🍰

Parents enjoyed a well-deserved hot drink and a good chat while the children played in the mini village.

We captured some gorgeous photos to remember such a special day. Don’t they look cute? 🥰

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait for the next Mini Sibs adventure! 💫

We're thrilled to have been listed by Best Companies as one of the best organisations to work for in the charity sector ...
14/11/2025

We're thrilled to have been listed by Best Companies as one of the best organisations to work for in the charity sector and across the North West! 🙌

📈 Our 2025 Rankings
• 7th Best to work for in the Charity Sector (up from 15th!) - Top 10!
• 23rd Best Mid-Sized Organisation in the UK (up from 55th!) - Top 25!
• 26th Best Organisation to work for in the North West (up from 57th!) - Top 50!

Huge shoutout to our incredible team, the heart of Claire House. 💙 Together, we make magic happen every day.

“These brilliant results reflect what makes Claire House so special; a place where staff feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference every single day. From our nurses and counsellors to our fundraisers, volunteers and support teams, everyone plays a part in creating a culture that celebrates compassion, teamwork, and fun,” says David Pastor, CEO at Claire House.

“As soon as the team from Claire House arrived at our house, it was like friends had arrived.”“They talked to us about t...
13/11/2025

“As soon as the team from Claire House arrived at our house, it was like friends had arrived.”

“They talked to us about the specialist care and pain management they could offer Izzy and how she could try hydrotherapy and complementary therapies.”

Izzy and her family were supported by Claire House after she was diagnosed with incurable cancer when she was 19 years old 💜

This Christmas, Izzy and her story is part of the Claire House Christmas Appeal.

You can be a lifeline for a families like Izzy's this Christmas. To help fund end of life care, please donate 👉 https://bit.ly/Xmas25FB

Claire House has been chosen to be part of the Co-op’s Local Community Fund, which could see us earn £5000! We can recei...
12/11/2025

Claire House has been chosen to be part of the Co-op’s Local Community Fund, which could see us earn £5000!

We can receive £50 simply by 10 supporters downloading the Co-op app this week (before 15th November) and becoming a member. You must download the app using the unique link below:

https://coopapp.onelink.me/ftOk/ncjb535c

Better still, once registered on the app, if you select Claire House as your chosen cause, we could receive £5000! The Co-op will donate that amount to whichever cause is selected the most through their app over the next 12 months.

So, please download the Co-op app, register and select Claire House when prompted to ‘Choose a cause’.

(Please note, you will need to pay £1 to become a member, but that will give you access to Member Prices and discounts across Co-op.)

Can YOU be the winning team for Claire House? 🏆Take on the BIGGEST challenge of its kind — the Yr Wyddfa Challenge 2026!...
11/11/2025

Can YOU be the winning team for Claire House? 🏆
Take on the BIGGEST challenge of its kind — the Yr Wyddfa Challenge 2026!

📅 Saturday 12th September
🏔️ 15km Hike | 15km Cycle | 3km Kayak through the stunning Snowdonia mountains.

👥 Teams of 4
💷 £100 registration per team
🎯 £2,000 fundraising target

🔥 Compete against teams from other charities and show what Team Claire House is made of!

👉 Ready to take the challenge? Enquire today! bit.ly/4hVNkqr

10/11/2025

"From the day Izzy was diagnosed to the day she died, Claire House was invaluable."

Today we have launched the Claire House Christmas Appeal. This year we are sharing Izzy's story 💜

Izzy was a happy, healthy young woman, excited to spend her summer working at Camp America following her first year at university. But just before her trip, she began experiencing pain and swelling in her jaw.

Scans revealed she had incurable cancer.

Izzy spent her final Christmas making precious memories with her family while being supported by Claire House.

You can be a lifeline for a families like Izzy's this Christmas. To help fund end of life care, please donate 👉 https://bit.ly/Xmas25FB

Game On! 🎮Huge congratulations to the young adults who smashed the 24-hour Gameathon to raise vital funds for Claire Hou...
07/11/2025

Game On! 🎮

Huge congratulations to the young adults who smashed the 24-hour Gameathon to raise vital funds for Claire House!

Some of our Social Group, who are supported by the hospice, took part in the fundraiser at our West Derby site.

They played for 25 hours (with the clocks going back) in memory of friends Daniel, Alex & Liam who died this year.

Together, you've raised £1,155 for Claire House, which is incredible 🙌🕹️

Big thanks to Jack Grealish, Max Fosh and StillRyan who cheered them on with messages of support. And to Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett, who spread the word to his followers 🎉

Want to help us level up? Donate here 👉 http://bit.ly/3JjVcoW

Who else is excited for The Celebrity Traitors tonight? 👀Fans of the hit BBC show can’t wait to see who will pocket the ...
06/11/2025

Who else is excited for The Celebrity Traitors tonight? 👀

Fans of the hit BBC show can’t wait to see who will pocket the charity prize pot as the final airs tonight.

But it was the amazing Claire House siblings who stole the show at our own Traitors takeover in Liverpool 🕵️‍♂️✨

There were missions, clues and a few dramatic reveals as our West Derby site, a former monastery, was recently transformed for the epic evening.

Behind all the secrets and strategies, there was a whole lot of sibling fun! 💚

Events like this help siblings make friends, share laughter, and simply be themselves, knowing they’re not alone 🫶

The Claire House Christmas Appeal is launching soon... and this year it is all about Izzy 🩷We were honoured to have Izzy...
06/11/2025

The Claire House Christmas Appeal is launching soon... and this year it is all about Izzy 🩷

We were honoured to have Izzy’s parents Amanda and Paul be a part of our Christmas campaign and share theirs and Izzy’s story.

Izzy was a special 19-year old who Claire House were able to support after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

“The team at Claire House didn’t just see a diagnosis, they truly got to know Izzy,” Izzy’s mum, Amanda, shares.

Keep an eye on our socials next Monday for the launch of one of our Christmas Appeal videos 🎁

Wishing everyone a bright and beautiful Bonfire Night! 🔥🎆Whether you're watching the fireworks or crafting your own colo...
05/11/2025

Wishing everyone a bright and beautiful Bonfire Night! 🔥🎆

Whether you're watching the fireworks or crafting your own colourful creations like Mason, stay safe and have fun! ✨

Today, as friends and family gather to celebrate Dame Patricia Routledge’s life, we remember the incredible legacy she l...
05/11/2025

Today, as friends and family gather to celebrate Dame Patricia Routledge’s life, we remember the incredible legacy she leaves at Claire House.

The much-loved actress, best known for playing the iconic Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, was a supporter since the charity’s earliest days.

Her generosity, passion, and dedication to helping seriously ill babies, children and young adults made a meaningful impact, for which we are truly grateful.

Tributes flooded in on our social media pages after she died aged 96 on October 3.

Clair Bedford, Head of Fundraising at Claire House, said: “Dame Patricia stood by our charity from its humble beginnings in the early nineties to the present day, and her generosity and determination are part of the fabric of our children’s hospice.

“She was here when the hospice was just a dream, when the first spade entered the ground, when the first children and families were being cared for. And she was here earlier this year, joining in a noisy rendition of ‘heads, shoulders, knees and toes’ with the children and staff.

“At the age of 95, she travelled to Wirral in January to receive the Freedom of the Borough and to visit Claire House for what turned out to be the final time. Her commitment to Claire House ran deep and we will never forget that.

“On a personal note, it has been an immense privilege to get to know Patricia over the past 15 years. She was a wonderful lady, so generous, kind and very funny. And I am profoundly grateful to her foundation for the yearly contributions we receive towards our work.”

RIP Patricia. You were an absolute legend 💕

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Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support, Claire House helps families smile again when life couldn’t get any tougher.