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
Making every difficult mile worthwhile for Francis House Children’s Hospice
Runners in the prestigious TCS London Marathon and the fast and friendly Manchester Marathon have raised an incredible £60,000 for Francis House... read more
27.05.2026 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Francis House hospice care team line up for Great Manchester Run
Ten members of the Francis House Children's Hospice care team are taking part in Manchester's biggest running event. It is that time of year... read more
07.05.2026 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
32,000 knitted chicks bring Easter cheer to Francis House Children’s...
Francis House Children’s Hospice has seen a flurry of activity of the woolly kind as more than 32,000 knitted chicks and bunnies flocked through... read more
07.04.2026 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
Weekly lottery launched by Francis House Children’s Hospice with £25,000...
Francis House Children’s Hospice have launched their first ever Lottery with the aim of making a special impact. For just £1 a week, you can... read more
31.03.2026 • By Francis House Children's Hospice
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
