Extraordinary care for extraordinary children 💙 When they need us most, we’ll be there; to reassure, to guide and to care. We are Demelza.
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Registered Charity Number: 1039651
Demelza is a charity in the South East of England that delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. We’re here for them and their families with expert clinical, emotional and practical support at every step – from first diagnosis and for as long as we’re needed. By their side when they feel isolated, helping to create joy in family life during challenging times and making precious memories. Demelza believes in care that doesn’t back down. This page is a safe space for our Demelza community and we reserve the right to delete comments or content if the language used is rude, abusive, or specifically targeted at one individual.
11/02/2026
There’s something special about stepping into a Demelza charity shop. 🌟
From friendly faces to beautifully curated displays, our shops are welcoming community spaces where sustainable shopping meets genuine connection. Customers love knowing they’re choosing pre‑loved items, saving money and supporting the extraordinary care Demelza provides for children and families.
Whether you’re browsing for a bargain, hunting for something unique, or simply popping in for a chat, every visit helps make a real difference. 💙
Find out how you can volunteer for Demelza and help to create more unforgettable experiences for our customers. https://bit.ly/4j0dcSv 🛍️
10/02/2026
At Demelza, care doesn’t stop when a child dies.
Last year, we supported 342 bereaved families, helping them navigate grief with compassion and understanding. 💙
Your support makes this possible. Together, we can continue to be there for families when they need us most.
06/02/2026
Your donations can change lives. 💙
Every donation helps Demelza provide vital care and support to children with serious or life-limiting conditions and their families.
Give today and make a difference that truly matters. 🛍️
05/02/2026
Time to Talk Day: why wellbeing at work matters 🌟
At Demelza, caring for one another is at the heart of our culture and that includes supporting the wellbeing of our colleagues.
This , Hayley Clark, Director of People and Culture at Demelza, shares why open conversations matter and the range of support we offer, from trained wellbeing champions and counselling services to wellbeing cafés, social communities and team activities.
💬 “Demelza is a unique and wonderful place and it’s important that everyone, employees and volunteers, have access to the right support.”
03/02/2026
💼 Partner with Demelza and make a real difference. 💙
There are so many ways your organisation can support Demelza - from fundraising and volunteering to donating goods or sharing professional expertise.
However you choose to get involved, your support helps us provide extraordinary care for children and families.
👉 Discover how your organisation can get involved through the link in the comments below.
02/02/2026
Show some love this Valentine’s with a gift that truly gives back. 🫶
From stylish clothes to unique trinkets, books and more - you will find the perfect present for that special someone. 🥰
Shop at your local Demelza charity store and help us provide vital care for children and families who need us most.
30/01/2026
Every purchase, every donation, every visit - they all make an extraordinary difference. ✨
Our 28 Demelza charity shops are more than places to find a bargain - they are a lifeline for the children and families we support. In 2025 alone, our incredible customers helped us serve hundreds of thousands of shoppers and give pre‑loved items a new home, all while funding vital care in local communities.
So whether you’re donating, browsing, or hunting for your next great find, you are helping us be there for families who need us.
Pop into your local Demelza charity shop and make an impact today. 💙
29/01/2026
Ready for an egg-citing Easter? Join us for our Easter Trail and Craft Fair on 11 and 12 April! https://bit.ly/3NvmVVg 🫶
You can eggs-pect:
🌈 Beautiful spring displays
🔎 A hunt for hidden eggs
🎨 Magical craft stalls
🎁 Plenty of fundraising activities
28/01/2026
Every child deserves the chance to play, laugh and thrive. ✨
Living with a rare chromosomal deletion means Scheherazade needs round‑the‑clock care - but she’s also a bright, giggly little girl who loves music, sensory play and dancing.
"The care and support you get from Demelza is specialist – they understand your child and they understand your circumstances. It’s that mixture of specialist care, but also fun as well! They bring joy into your family." - Rebecca, mum to Scheherazade.
27/01/2026
🎉 An incredible milestone - £1 million raised for Demelza! 🎉
We’re thrilled to celebrate Berkeley Group raising an extraordinary £1 million for Demelza since our partnership began in 2012.
With the support of the Berkeley Foundation, colleagues have gone above and beyond - from volunteering days and sport fundraisers to wine tastings, bake sales, personal challenges and donations, we are truly grateful for your support.
Every event, every hour volunteered and every pound raised has helped us provide vital care and support for children and families across our communities.
💙 Thank you, Berkeley - your fundraising is making a life‑changing difference.
26/01/2026
Every purchase, every donation, every visit to our charity shops helps us provide vital care for children and families who need us most. 🛍️
By donating your pre‑loved items or shopping with us, you’re not just finding treasures - you’re helping fund specialist nursing, therapies and support at Demelza.
This year, we need your help more than ever. Clear out your cupboards, drop off your donations, or pop in for a browse. Together, we can turn shopping into extraordinary care. 💙
25/01/2026
For many families, our hydropool at the Kent hospice is their only chance to swim and have fun in the water with their child. 💧
Last year saw an incredible 151 physio and aquatic therapy sessions take place - more than double the number from the year before. Each session offers children the chance to feel weightless, relaxed and free, while families share precious moments together.
Thanks to your support, we can keep making waves of difference for children and families who need us most. 🌊
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Demelza Hospice Care for Children is a charity providing specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal conditions, and their loved ones across Kent, South East London and East Sussex.
Our Mission:
At Demelza, we believe every child and young person who has a terminal condition should receive the care and attention they need to live the most fulfilling life they can. We aim to provide specialist care and support to babies, children, and young people, to give them and their families the opportunity to build memories, for however long they have together. Demelza’s care covers diagnosis, day to day family life, times of crisis, end of life, and through bereavement, providing support for all those affected.
Company Overview:
Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal conditions and their loved ones, so they can enjoy their time together as a family, for as long as they have.
We care for children with a range of different conditions, some of which are very complex and so rare, they have no name.
Our services include:
- Hospice at home care
- Hospice Care
- Planned Short Breaks
- Emergency Respite
- Therapies
- Symptom Control
- End of Life Care
- Bereavement Support
These services are currently provided through Demelza Kent, our hospice in Sittingbourne, Demelza South East London, a six bedded hospice in Eltham, and Demelza Community, our hospice at home service operating in East Sussex.
As a charity, we’re almost entirely dependent on the generosity of our supporters to provide the funds that keep our services going.
Please make sure every family can depend on us when they need us most.
General Information:
Our Facebook account is monitored during office hours, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, during which time we will endeavour to respond to your queries within 24 hours.
