Claire House News

Posted on 6th December 2024

Claire House unveils new dining room for families

We have recently unveiled our new dining room, which will benefit families from Wirral and beyond for years to come. The renovation of the ‘heart of the hospice’ was made possible thanks to the Morrisons Building a Legacy Together Grant. The grant is funded through Morrisons partnership with Together for Short Lives. The new dining […]

Posted on 21st November 2024

Young adult Liam takes hospice funding plea to Westminster

‘Please fund the care we need and deserve’ Claire House young adult Liam takes hospice funding plea to Westminster When Merseyside student Liam Ashton heard government funding for hospices was at risk, he took his concerns to Westminster – twice! Liam, who is supported by Claire House Children’s Hospice, returned to London to urge MPs […]

Posted on 31st October 2024

Remembering Ellie

Today, on the 31st October, we are remembering Ellie Cook on her 21st birthday. Her family have chosen to Pay For a Day in her memory. This Pay For a Day has been paid for with proceeds from the 2023 Claire House Club Challenge, a fishing contest set up by Ellie’s dad Colin. The Cook […]

Posted on 22nd October 2024

2024 Annual Report

To read our 2023-2024 Annual Report in full, just click here to download. In the mean time, we thought you might like to see the highlights.

Posted on 27th September 2024

Claire House Strictly judge Beth Tweddle: ‘I’m no Craig Revel Horwood!’

Dancing on Ice champion Beth Tweddle will be adding some sparkle to Claire House Children’s Hospice’s annual Strictly on Saturday 28th September. Here, the retired gymnast, 39, reveals her judging style as she chats about the competition, joining A-listers at the Olympics, and how motherhood makes her even more passionate about helping Claire House. […]

Posted on 25th June 2024

Claire Bear leads the way

Claire House held its annual Claire Bear 3K event in Wirral, with 550 participants raising more than £20,000 for the local children’s hospice. Hundreds of families turned out for the fun run, organised by and for Claire House, at Birkenhead Park on Sunday. Siblings encouraged younger brothers and sisters as they ran, walked or scooted […]

Posted on 11th June 2024

Wingwalking grandad flies the flag for Claire House

A grandad bravely took to the skies – wingwalking for his local children’s hospice Claire House in memory of his great niece Izzy McEgan. Eighty-two-year-old Alan McKie was strapped to the wing of a plane, stood up, before the plane reached speeds of more than 135mph. So far, more than £7,000 has been raised for […]

Posted on 4th June 2024

“Volunteering for Claire House changed my life.”

Claire House receptionist Tina Pearson tells how becoming a volunteer helped her deal with her own loss. Beaming as she welcomes visitors, receptionist Tina Pearson is often the first face families and supporters see at Claire House in Liverpool. The role sees the former hospital manager greeting clients and contractors, assisting with admin, and offering […]

Posted on 19th May 2024

Nurse to embark on epic Atlantic Row for Claire House

A Merseyside nurse is preparing to set sail on a remarkable journey across the Atlantic Ocean to support Claire House Children’s Hospice. Damian McCafferty will row for a total of 12 hours a day for 44 days – including missing Christmas at home – to raise money for Claire House. The 45-old will depart from […]

Posted on 16th May 2024

Playing the Odds

Ex-Emmerdale star Samantha Giles on supporting Claire House, performing in Merseyside and penning her touching book about two seriously ill children. “We’ve all dreamed about winning the lottery,” says actress Samantha Giles. “And the Claire House lottery is a fun way that people can support seriously ill children. “It’s not just about winning, it’s also […]

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