About Us
Francis House Children’s Hospice supports more than 600 families from across the north west of England from its base in Didsbury, Manchester. The hospice provides a home from home where families of children, teenagers and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions receive professional care, support and friendship. Francis House needs £4.8million a year to provide its services including respite care, homecare, sibling support including activity weekends for bereaved siblings, end of life care, emotional support and bereavement support.
Press releases
YouTuber aims for sub-40 10K to support Francis House Children’s Hospice
Ollie Drieu, a final year film student at Manchester Metropolitan University, is pulling on his running shoes in the hope of achieving a personal... read more
06.01.2026 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Man Utd players kick off Christmas with festive visit to Francis House...
Manchester United goalkeepers Tom Heaton and Senne Lammens spread some Christmas joy on a visit to Francis House Children’s Hospice. The... read more
24.12.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Francis House launches Christmas Appeal with Florence’s story
Francis House Children’s Hospice has launched a Christmas Appeal – Love and Life - with a moving new film showcasing the support offered to the... read more
26.11.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Dad honours daughter’s memory in 10K race to support Francis House...
A dad who had never participated in a 10k race before raised almost £750 to support the charity that gave his family final precious moments with... read more
08.10.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
The Blind Poet gives first reading of children’s book at hospice family...
Dave Steele, The Blind Poet, an award-winning poet, author and advocate for the visually impaired was a surprise guest at the event in Didsbury.... read more
15.09.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
This September create a Will and help Francis House Children’s Hospice
Make a Will Month returns this September and solicitors across Greater Manchester will once again be partnering with Francis House Children’s... read more
26.08.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Family Raises Thousands for Francis House Children's Hospice That Cared...
‘A Perfect Place to Turn To’: Family Raises Thousands for Francis House Children's Hospice That Cared For Daughter In Her Final Days In 2018,... read more
22.07.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Win £1,000 and a host of top prizes in the Francis House Children's...
Francis House Children’s Hospice is offering a top prize of £1,000 to anyone who buys the winning ticket in its summer raffle. Tickets are on... read more
03.07.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Francis House Children's Hospice hike secures headline sponsor
Francis House Children’s Hospice has announced the headline sponsor of its Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge, and Cardinal Partnership is set to play... read more
23.04.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Manchester legal firm Glaisyers ETL joins forces with Francis House...
A campaign to encourage members of the public to make or amend their Wills whilst supporting the work of children’s hospice care, has gained the... read more
15.04.2025 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
