When a child is seriously unwell, a family needs support built around them. Too many face exhaustion, limited emotional support, and a feeling of isolation at a time when they need connection the most.
You can help to change that this Christmas.
When a child is seriously unwell, a family needs support built around them. Too many face exhaustion, limited emotional support, and a feeling of isolation at a time when they need connection the most.
You can help to change that this Christmas.
Christmas continues to be one of our busiest times of year.
Donate now to help fund hospice care, built for every Christmas.
Whether a family is experiencing a child’s first Christmas, their last, or every precious one in between, no one should face this alone.
Donating in memory? Dedicate a star to a loved one on our Tree of Light after making your donation.
Christmas continues to be one of our busiest times of year.
Donate now to help fund hospice care, built for every Christmas.
Whether a family is experiencing a child’s first Christmas, their last, or every precious one in between, no one should face this alone.
Lifelong, all-encompassing hospice care for children
When a family enters our hospice, we build a new kind of support, just for them.
This is lifelong, all-encompassing care for a child, so that families never have to face this journey alone. We build teams and services that provide a vital extension of their child's care, expanding their world and sparking moments of joy, laughter, and peace.
While we meet some families at their child's last Christmas, most of our work is supporting families throughout every magical Christmas in their child's life, as well as beyond it. We form relationships and collaborations, sometimes over many years, so that a family can build something of their own: memories together.
Donate now to help fund care, built for every Christmas.
Finley's story
Finley (and Snuggles, his favourite toy) first visited Helen & Douglas House when he was about 18 months old. His mum and dad, Michaela and Justin, didn’t know what to expect from hospice care. Most people think it’s only end-of-life care, but it’s so much more than that. Helen & Douglas House supported Finley, his sibling Lucie, and his family for over a decade, helping them make every moment count.
"From our first visit, through Finley’s death and in the years since, Helen & Douglas House provided amazing care built around us, never once letting us down or leaving us to cope on our own."
- Michaela, Finley's Mum
Help fund children's hopsice care, built for every Christmas
As more families face the challenges of caring for a seriously unwell child, the need for the dependable, expert services that you can build for them has never been greater.
£20
could fund the cost of craft materials for a child like Finley to get creative and express themselves
£32
could fund an hour of support for a sibling, built just for them
£100
could fund the cost of medical supplies for one day, providing a vital extension of a child's care
FAQs
What is the “Build Every Christmas” appeal?
The ‘Build Every Christmas’ appeal is a donation appeal organised by Helen & Douglas House that aims to raise money to help fund hospice care, built for every Christmas.
When a child is seriously unwell, a family needs support built around them. Too many face exhaustion, limited emotional support, and a feeling of isolation at a time when they need connection the most.
We’re asking our community to donate to this appeal so that whether a family is experiencing a child’s first Christmas, their last, or every precious one in between, no one faces this alone.
How will my donation to this appeal be used?
Every gift kindly donated to the ‘Build Every Christmas’ appeal will go towards funding support built for every family, as well as all other areas of our work, wherever the need is the greatest. You can read about all the wonderful ways that Helen & Douglas House supports local terminally ill children and their families on our About Us page.
Can I donate over the phone or by post?
If you’d prefer to make a donation over the phone, please call us on 01865 799 150
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
If you’d prefer to send us a donation via post, please send your cheque addressed to ‘Helen & Douglas House’ along with an accompanying letter to:
Fundraising
Helen & Douglas House
14a Magdalen Road,
Oxford,
OX4 1RW
How can I support this appeal in memory of a loved one?
At Helen & Douglas House, we know how important it is to celebrate and remember loved ones, especially at Christmas. The Tree of Light is a place to honour the lives of those we hold dear and let their light shine on. If you would like to add a dedication to your loved one, please go to our Tree of Light webpage.
I forgot to Gift Aid my donation, is it too late?
Don’t worry, it’s not too late! If you’re eligible for Gift Aid and complete a Gift Aid declaration form, we can apply Gift Aid to all donations made by you in the past 4 years. Read more about Gift Aid and find a link to our declaration form here.
How else can I get involved in Helen & Douglas House?
There are so many things you can do to make a difference. Whether it’s a marathon or a bake-a-thon, there are loads of great ways to raise money for Helen & Douglas House and help terminally ill children make the most of life, even if that life is short. Find out more
We also have an incredible group of volunteers that generously give up their time to help our in our shops, offices, events and so much more. Find out more here
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I need help with my donation or have another query
If you need help making a donation to our 'Build Every Christmas' appeal, or have a question not covered on this page, please get in touch with the team on [email protected] or give us a ring on 01865 799 150
