The Wood's family story
The Wood family were one of the first to be supported by our 'Homes from Home' 40 years ago. Read how Guilford Street House made a difference to them.
We’re celebrating 40 years of keeping families together. Please donate to our appeal today and help us support families for years to come.
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Families are at the heart of our 'Homes from Home'
Carter's family story
Carter was admitted to Addenbrooke's Hospital on Boxing Day when he became seriously ill after contracting a respiratory virus and developing severe breathing apnoea. Read how Acorn House supported Carter's family.
'Homes From Home'
When a child suddenly becomes ill, there’s no time to plan. We're here to give families one less thing to worry about by giving them a place to stay, free of charge just minutes from their child’s bedside.
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Watch our video and find out how we help families with sick children in hospital every year.
Latest updates
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Nine-year-old following in dad and older brother's fundraising footsteps
Arthur will be walking 30 miles from his home in South Benfleet to Stevenson House to thank The Sick Children's Trust for supporting his parents when his older brother Henry was born premature.
Cambridge Fundraising Committee raise over £920,000 to help support Acorn and Chestnut Houses
Since 2000 the Cambridge Fundraising Committee have raised over £920,000 to help support Acorn and Chestnut Houses so we can keep more families together while their children undergo specialist treatment in Cambridge.
Eckersley House receives £10,000 grant from the St James's Place Charitable Trust and Children's Heart Surgery Fund
Eckerlsey House has been awarded a £10,000 grant from the Children's Heart Surgery Fund and the St.James's Place Charitable Foundation to help keep our 'Home from Home' supporting families with seriously ill children at Leeds Children's Hospital
Latest Events
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Big Chocolate Tea
Big Chocolate Tea is back. Host a tea party or bake sale to celebrate our 40th birthday
London Nightrider
Cycle past London's iconic landmarks under the night sky while raising money to keep families together
40 Years, 40 Skydives
Calling all daredevils! Sign up to skydive in celebration of our 40th birthday
Great North Run
Take part in the World’s largest half marathon and raise funds for us - register now for 2022 places.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Register now for the Royal Parks Half Marathon taking place on Sunday 09 October 2022