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Manchester City players spread Christmas cheer

As part of Manchester City’s long-standing relationships with local hospitals and the hospice, the Club adapted its annual Christmas visits to ensure that the men’s and women’s players could still meet with the young people.

Friday 18th December 2020

Sewing to say thank you

Tracey Sutherland has turned her passion for sewing to making face coverings to say thank you to Francis House.

Wednesday 9th September 2020

Tracey Sutherland sat at sewing machine making face coverings

A final salute to Josh

Dressed as Captain America Joshua Lapi (formerly Josh Sweeney Brown) was a well-known face to many.

Sunday 17th May 2020

Josh Lapi dressed at Captain America

A day to remember

Francis House family experience the VIP treatment at Manchester United.

Wednesday 25th March 2020

Francis House family at Manchester United FC in exec box

Irene’s 80th Wish

A family give something back at birthday celebration.

Tuesday 14th January 2020

Young woman and grandmother

Making dreams possible

Respite stays at Francis House offer a reality for a family which otherwise would not have been possible.

Tuesday 3rd December 2019

Family at Francis House

Continuing care for young people

Three years after the official opening of Francis Lodge by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the care of young people continues to be key to our support.

Thursday 24th October 2019

The Duchess of Cambridge meeting young adults and families in Francis Lodge

Kielder conquered

When children and their families come to Francis House, they soon discover that what we offer extends far beyond the hospice walls.

Tuesday 17th September 2019

People in Mexican party clothes