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Read the latest news about Chestnut Tree House, from what’s going on at the hospice, to event and fundraising updates.

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Where the owls have landed
Find out where some of the owls went next – and while many of them are standing guard over their new owners’ gardens, others have found themselves in some very interesting new places!
7 April 2025
Zac using the Eyegaze and a Lifelites staff member
Technology transforms lives at Chestnut Tree House
£50,000 of innovative technology and staff training has been donated to enable children of all abilities to have fun and express themselves.
25 March 2025
Chestnut Tree House gardens and statue
Grant allocated for improving services and facilities
The grant will cover capital costs: making improvements to the hospices’ physical environment, improving efficiency by investing in digital technology and increasing hospices’ capacity to care for patients at home.
7 March 2025
Nellie and her Mum Megan
Chestnut Tree House joins national campaign to highlight the rising need of hospice care
Chestnut Tree House is proud to be taking part in the "This is Hospice Care" campaign.
17 February 2025
Stuart in a shirt and tie outside the hospice building
Announcing our new CEO
Southern Hospice Group (incorporating Chestnut Tree House, St Barnabas House and Martlets) appoints new CEO, Stuart Palma.
11 February 2025
Tors, David, Sally Gunnell and Becki Jupp at BBC Radio Sussex studios
An Olympic effort on BBC Radio Sussex
Olympic gold medalist Sally Gunnell invited representatives from Chestnut Tree House to speak on BBC Radio Sussex
5 February 2025
Making the transition to adult care – new youth group launches
We’ve partnered with Rowans Hospice in Hampshire to host a youth group for Chestnut young people living nearby.
4 February 2025
Melanie with her cheque
Heartfelt fundraising in memory of Millie
A year of fundraising fun from a local Worthing businesswoman, all in-memory of one special girl.
18 December 2024
Brighton and Hove Albion visit
Albion players kick off festivities at Chestnut Tree House
“It’s amazing, it’s absolutely fantastic to come down and meet all the children…It’s an amazing place in general, this is my 2nd year coming here and I really enjoy coming"
16 December 2024
Montage from the Snowman ball.
The iconic Snowman Ball raises over £136k
“The Snowman Ball is always a highlight of the festive season. It’s incredible to see the community come together for such a worthy cause.”
10 December 2024
Montage images Royal Blood and jewellery
Limited edition Royal Blood jewellery will raise funds for Chestnut Tree House
“Chestnut Tree House is my local children’s hospice and the care they provide for children and families is so important. I’m honoured to be able to help in any way I can.”
27 November 2024
Norman cook and Loui DJing together
Norman Cook spins joy with surprise DJ lesson!
“It such was a heartwarming celebration of creativity and connection. Playing tunes with none other than Fatboy Slim is a truly unique experience, and it brought a huge amount of happiness to the children and their families.”  
27 November 2024
A young girl wearing glasses looking into the camera, sitting in a wheelchair

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