The return of the Great Manchester Run
The sun shone for the return of the Great Manchester Run with more than 130 runners raising an impressive £20,000 for Francis House.
Tuesday 5th October 2021
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First-timer Alistair to run London Marathon
Alistair Orr is gearing up to run the London Marathon on Sunday to raise vital funds for Francis House.
Wednesday 29th September 2021
Knit Off 2021 winners
The winners are revealed in the 2021 Francis House virtual Knit Off contest.
Thursday 23rd September 2021
Retailer The Range donates to Francis House
Francis House Children’s Hospice is thrilled to have received a £15,000 donation from retailer The Range.
Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Reunited on Cheshire Three Peaks challenge
After a year of cancelled fundraising events, Francis House was delighted to reunite with supporters for the return of the Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge.
Thursday 15th July 2021
Francis House wins £1,000 Movement for Good Award
Francis House has won a £1,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group thanks to nominations from the public.
Monday 12th July 2021
30th Anniversary feature – Moira and Vera
When word spread about the opening of a local children’s hospice, countless people set to work fundraising.
Thursday 10th June 2021
Chick appeal’s win during Covid-19
Despite being hit by lockdown restrictions the Francis House Easter Chick appeal 2021 proved to be a winner and raised a remarkable £30,000.
Tuesday 18th May 2021
Colleagues join Ahsen in Ramadan challenge
Employees from PZ Cussons in Manchester took part in a 16-hour sponsored fast during Ramadan and raised £1,000 for Francis House.
Wednesday 28th April 2021
Francis House benefits from Blake Envelopes donation
Staff nominate a worthy cause that is close to their hearts.
Thursday 15th April 2021
