Christopher’s opens sixth bed
Our purpose-built children’s hospice near Guildford has opened its sixth bed, marking a significant expansion in our capacity to support as many families as possible with planned and emergency respite … Continued
Intrepid supporters conquer Snowdon
In a display of sheer determination and camaraderie, 44 intrepid supporters conquered the heights of Snowdon to witness a speculator sunrise, all while raising funds for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. … Continued
Mums pampered this Mother’s Day
To ensure mums were pampered this Mother’s Day, Shooting Star Children’s Hospices bundled and delivered everything needed for a lovely night in. The pamper packs included a heated eye mask, … Continued
A year into our strategy
Last year we unveiled our 2023-2026 strategy, For Every Family, with the ambition to help every child and family who need us. We have made significant inroads in achieving this … Continued
A magical day with beloved Snow Queen, Elsa
Just like Elsa, from the Disney hit, Frozen, the cold didn’t bother anyone in any way to attend our February drop-in at Shooting Star House in Hampton. The Snow Queen … Continued
Fabulous family fundraisers head for £100,000
Saturday 8 June 2024 marks a very special day for Jane and her family, as they’ll be celebrating what would have been their son Jack’s 21st birthday. On this milestone … Continued
A look inside our sustainability projects
Caring for the children and families we support is at the heart of everything we do, but we know that we can only continue to provide care long into the … Continued
Toby’s story
In the weeks leading up to Christmas in 2022, a devastating diagnosis changed life forever for Toby and his family. At the age of eight, doctors discovered Toby had adrenoleukodystrophy … Continued
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh hosts special reception at St James’s Palace
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO, Royal Patron of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices welcomed Vice-Presidents, Patrons, celebrity guests, trustees and ambassadors of the charity to St James’s Palace … Continued
Messy fun at Siblings Day
Supported and bereaved siblings explored their range of emotions during our therapeutic ‘Messy Feelings’ days at Shooting Star House last week. Organised by our Therapies Team, children completed various activities … Continued
New consultation rooms at Christopher’s thanks to collaboration
New consultation rooms have been created at our purpose-built children’s hospice, Christopher’s, which provide a calming environment for counselling sessions with families who have a baby, child or young person … Continued
Brenda Blethyn OBE officially opens our Godalming charity shop
Award-winning actress Brenda Blethyn OBE took time to officially open our charity shop in Godalming on Wednesday (7 February), before visiting families supported us at our Guildford hospice, Christopher’s. Brenda … Continued