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Making Memories

We help families live life to the full in the time they have.

Thanks to supporters like you, our families can spend quality time together, sharing special moments that will live on in memory. Find out how to support us make memories this summer.

Making Memories
A jubilant runner in the Brighton marathon

Take on a challenge

Could you take on a mighty trek, push yourself with a marathon task or do something daring? Check out our list of events and get inspired for your next challenge.

Events
A girl of primary school age wears an oxygen tube and sits smiling in her hospice bed, with a silver crown on her head.

Leave a gift in your Will

Help our hospice care live on for all, for now, forever by leaving a gift in your Will

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What we do

Our goal is to provide the best quality of life for children, young people and their families, and to offer practical, social and spiritual support throughout each child’s life. Find out about our care services:
Mum and son on a Chestnut Activity day
Our care
Find out about the care we offer for children and young people, read the FAQs and watch a tour of the House and gardens.
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Healthcare professionals
All information for healthcare professionals from how to make a referral to what it's like to work at a children's hospice.
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How to get involved

Have a look through the many ways you can support your local children's charity.
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Fundraise
If you're looking for fundraising ideas or taking part in an organised event, we're here to help.
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Volunteering opportunities
There are so many ways to get involved, from cheering on a marathon runner to helping in our shops. Will you be our next volunteer superstar?
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Make a donation
Nearly £6 million is needed every year to provide hospice care for local children and their families, and we couldn't do it without you!
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Take on a Summer Stroll

Could you challenge yourself to walk 50km this August?

Summer Stroll
Runner at Littlehampton10k

Upcoming events

Make this your moment to jump, run, climb, walk, cycle and raise money for Chestnut Tree House

Events

 

 

Keep up to date

Find out what’s happening at the hospice and read our most recent news, blogs and family stories. Don’t forget to subscribe to our email newsletter to receive all the latest directly to your inbox:

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The best job in the world
Meet Jack, Activities Team Leader at Chestnut. His job is to think like a child and put on fun activities that are accessible to all the children we support.
The team from Seven Integration, Home Cinema Alliance and Together For Cinema standing in the new cinema room with a lady from Chestnut Tree House
The big screen brings movie magic to Chestnut Tree House
A state-of-the-art cinema room costing around £22,000 has been generously donated to Chestnut Tree House
21 May 2025
MIKEY HAVING FUN
Supporting children with tracheostomies
Ventilation specialist, Hannah, answers key questions about trachy care, challenges, and quality of life.
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