Registration is now open for Christmas tree collections
Francis House has once again teamed up with national charity Just Helping.
Monday 1st December 2025
Knitters needed for annual Chick Appeal
Calling out for knitters in time for Easter.
Members of Candy Craft Club in Timperley knitting chicks.
At Francis House we are already looking ahead to Easter and once again appealing for knitters to support our Easter Chick Appeal.
With the help of 700 knitters the chick knit raised more than £74,000 in 2019 and we want to surpass this in 2020!
The Easter campaign makes a big difference to the hospice. With running costs of £4.7 million a year, we rely on fundraising ventures like this one to continue to expand and develop our services supporting the families of children and young adults with life-limiting ansd life-threatening conditions.
Knitting and crochet patterns for chicks and bunnies, are now available, and finished items must arrive at the hospice on Parrswood Road before 16th March 2020. This will ensure enough time to fill the chicks with a creme egg to sell at schools for £1 each before the Easter holidays.
"We are often asked by knitters whether they need to include the Creme Eggs in their parcel of chicks. The answer is no - it’s absolutely fine to send the chicks empty. However, eggs or donations towards their cost, is always hugely appreciated!"
Rachel Astill, fundraiser and chick appeal co-ordinator
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Jen, Flo and Riccardo’s story
Jen, her 11 year old daughter Florence and 14 year old son Riccardo, have been coming to Francis House for the last 8 years. Jenny shared her family’s experience and told us of the love and support that they all value so much.
Tuesday 11th November 2025
