Great News! We've secured extra funding!


We're delighted to announce an extra £30,000 of matched funding has been generously provided by the Freddie Green and Family Charitable Foundation. Thanks to you, we've already reached our £200,000 target! But it's not over yet, there is still time to double your donations!


Every pound counts this summer for Demelza, your local children’s hospice.

£241,432 raised

£260,000 Goal

£241,432 raised

£260,000 Goal

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Give today to double your impact

Thanks to the generosity of the Freddie Green and Family Charitable Foundation, all donations up to £100,000 will be matched until Sunday 13 September*.

One child in every 150 lives with a serious or life-limiting condition and while we can't change what families are facing, you can help change how it feels.

By supporting Demelza's Summer Appeal, your donation will go twice as far. Donate today, so that every donation can be matched £ for £.


Donate today and every £ will be matched.

  • Nicholas just donated £30.00
  • James just donated £100.00
  • Diana just donated £50.00
  • Natalie just donated £20.00
  • Carrie just donated £10.00
  • Mark just donated £10.00
  • David just donated £25.00
  • Stuart just donated £25.00
  • William just donated £25.00
  • Phyllis just donated £40.00
  • Pauline just donated £20.00
  • Lesley just donated £20.00
  • Mike just donated £20.00
  • George just donated £5.00
  • Lianne just donated £10.00
  • Ian just donated £10.00
  • Margaret just donated £50.00
  • Joel just donated £20.00
  • john just donated £25.00
  • Al just donated £20.00

Double your impact

This summer 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. 

Right now, you can be the reason that changes, transforming daily life for families in your local area.

Meet Tom

It can be hard work caring for a complex child 24/7, but Demelza is there for Tom’s whole family.

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.

Where you can find us this summer

We’ve got an exciting line-up of events happening near you from community fun days and open gardens to carnivals and festivals.

Every donation made at our events is matched until 13 September - helping twice as many children and families get the care they need.

Whether you pop by, bring friends or make a day of it, we’d love to see you there.

August

Faversham Town Football Tournament | 2 August
Hastings Carnival | 8 August
Whitstable Fun Day | 10 August 
Eastbourne Airbourne | 13 - 16 August
Sheerness Carnival | 15 August
Sittingbourne Carnival | 31 August

September

Rainbow Run, Eltham | 6 September
Family Fun Day, Sittingbourne | 13 September

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. 

More ways to make a difference this summer

Round up in your local shop

Visit your local Demelza shop today and ask about rounding up the difference at the till. Don't forget, however much you round up will be doubled.

Set up a regular gift

Set up a regular gift through your bank or by payroll giving and help provide vital, sustainable income for Demelza. Plus the first three months will be doubled.

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 £100,000 from Sunday 21 June to Sunday 13 September or until matching funds are exhausted.

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