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By providing the right care at the right time for children and families across West Yorkshire, we’re here to help them live the best lives they can

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A moving night at our Moonlight Ball raises £73,000!

24 March 2026

Our Moonlight Ball, held at Hazlewood Castle in Leeds, raised £73,159 in an evening focussed on our vital work with families devastated by the sudden and unexpected death of their child.

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Gareth’s blog: why nurse-led children’s hospice care matters more than ever

In his latest blog, our CEO discusses the value of a nurse-led model that works not just for families but the wider health system too.

Look “Who’s” become a Forget Me Not ambassador!

Jodie Whittaker, star of Doctor Who, Broadchurch and the new BBC series Dear England has become our latest charity ambassador!

Gareth’s blog: Why I went to Westminster

In his latest blog, our CEO shares why he was in Westminster earlier this month with hospice leaders from across the country.

Our new shop in Pudsey is now open!

Children’s ‘hospice heroes’ raise over £42,000 in our Race Across West Yorkshire challenge!

Read the full story of our Race Across West Yorkshire challenge!