Chicks bring Easter cheer to Francis House
Knitters and the community unites in 2026 knitted chick appeal.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
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Weekly lottery launched by Francis House with £25,000 up for grabs
Francis House introduces new weekly lottery.
Friday 27th March 2026
Francis House receives £3,600 from panto stars
40th anniversary performance of the St. Catherine's Club pantomime
Wednesday 25th March 2026
YouTube runner Ollie smashes 10k challenge
Manchester Metropolitan University student achieves running goal at first attempt.
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Francis House is looking for volunteer knitters for Easter chick appeal
Appeal for knitters and crafters to support the Easter Knitted Chick Appeal 2026.
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Francis House former CEO in New Year Honours List 2026
Revd David Ireland has been awarded a British Empire Medal for Services to Children’s Hospices.
Tuesday 30th December 2025
Man Utd players kick off Christmas with festive visit
The Manchester United first-team players visited seriously ill young people and their families at the hospice in Didsbury.
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
YouTuber aims for sub-40 10K to support children’s hospice care
Ollie Drieu, a final year film student at Manchester Metropolitan University, is pulling on his running shoes in the hope of achieving a personal best by running 10 kilometres in less than 40 minutes.
Thursday 18th December 2025
Registration is now open for Christmas tree collections
Francis House has once again teamed up with national charity Just Helping.
Monday 1st December 2025
