Our Summer Matched Funding Campaign has now closed.

We'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported the appeal and to the Freddie Green and Family Foundation for making this matched funding opportunity possible. 

Thank you for being part of something special. 

We are delighted to share, that, together, we raised...

£286,982 raised

£260,000 Goal

£286,982 raised

£260,000 Goal

  • Margot just donated £500.00
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  • Paul just donated £1000.00
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  • Diane Frances just donated £20.00
  • Resolute just donated £30.00
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  • Kathleen just donated £100.00
  • Janice just donated £100.00
  • James just donated £20.00
  • Hazel just donated £20.00
  • Alan just donated £25.00
  • Alison just donated £10.00
  • Penelope just donated £20.00
  • Zia just donated £15.00
  • Daniel just donated £20.00
  • Mike just donated £40.00
  • Michael just donated £10.00

Your impact - doubled!

Right now there are families living in your local area who know their time together will be short. There are children who don't get the chance to play, laugh or make friends like others their own age. And there are parents who have become carers to their children, missing out on the joy of simply being mum and dad. 

Your generosity will help to ensure that children with serious or life-limiting and their families receive the expert care and support they need when they need it most. Thank you for helping make such a difference. 

Meet Fenton

Mum Sharon shares why the care from Demelza is so important and how this helped her switch off from being a carer for the first time in nearly 16 years. 

Meet Albert

Find out how Albert has been getting on since we first shared his story – from starting school to the arrival of a new baby brother.

Fundraise for your local children's hospice


Fundraise for Demelza this summer and make every pound count. 

Whether you’re hosting a bake sale, throwing a garden party or taking on a new sporting challenge, your support will help us to continue to be there for families in your local area.

By fundraising to support Demelza's Summer Appeal, your donation will go twice as far. Every donation to Demelza is matched until 13 September* meaning you're doubling your impact.

Ready to make a difference? Get started today by setting up your fundraising page and start doubling your impact. 

Help us to spread the word

You can make an even bigger difference by sharing our appeal with the people around you.Whether it’s friends, family or colleagues, every share helps us reach more people in your local area.

Use the links below to quickly post on social media, send through WhatsApp groups or simply copy and share the link wherever you can.

* Thanks to the Freddie Green and Family Charitable Foundation, all eligible donations will be matched £ for £ up to £130,000 from Sunday 21 June to Sunday 13 September or until matching funds are exhausted.

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