News stories

Snowman clothing range raises £5,000 for children’s hospice

“At notjust we are so proud to support the life-changing work that Chestnut Tree House is doing. We know that the work they do is vital in providing support and the best quality of life for children, young people and families”

6 February 2024

St Barnabas Hospices and Martlets announce merger

St Barnabas Hospices and Martlets Hospice are proud to announce a merger that aims to create a stronger, more sustainable and comprehensive hospice care organisation.

30 January 2024

Festive illuminations raise more than £2,000!

“I originally wanted to raise £500, then I thought I’d be even happier with a grand. But once one person had it done, the neighbours would be in touch. One time I had nearly half a street!”

23 January 2024

The Snowman Ball raises £150,000

"We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at The Snowman at The Grand. All our supporters play a vital role in ensuring that local children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions receive the care and support they deserve."

4 December 2023

Next Steps for Leo House

Leo House Trustees have decided to strengthen the relationship with Chestnut Tree House and merge the organisations for their mutual benefit.

24 November 2023

Snowman Auction

Our Silent Auction is live now, and everyone can get involved until Saturday 2 December - find that perfect and unique Christmas present while supporting Chestnut Tree House!

22 November 2023

Meet our principal partner for The Big Hoot, Rubix VT

“This programme has longevity, so our people can see what we’re actually spending money on. Feeding back to them where that money went and how it supported the charity helps give them that sense that we are building something. It’s nice to be involved in something good – not just coming to work.”

13 November 2023

Support for families of seriously ill children with rising energy bills

As the cold winter months approach, a new partnership will help families in East Sussex, West Sussex and South East Hampshire caring for children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses to cope with rising energy bills.

3 November 2023

Santa Bus celebrates 20 years

2023 not only marks 20 years of the Santa Bus but also 20 years of Chestnut Tree House, so we are particularly honoured to have been chosen as one of the beneficiary charities again.

3 November 2023

Schools and youth groups flock to join The Big Hoot

As part of the Big Hoot trail, schools will engage with The Little Hoot, a learner programme where they'll fundraise and decorate their own miniature owl statues. And we've already had lots of interest from local schools and youth groups.

30 October 2023

“The centre of our world”: Bereaved parents fundraise in their young son’s memory

Patrick was only ten when he died from an extremely rare form of cancer. His family remember him as 'larger than life' and 'a real character'. Since Patrick's death his mum, Sarah, and dad, Ryan, have been fundraising for the charities that helped support Patrick during his illness.

23 October 2023

Horsham couple raise £10,000 for charity that cared for their daughter

Completing the London Marathon is an enormous achievement for anyone, but Horsham’s Dean George went through more than most before reaching the finishing line...

11 October 2023