Helen & Douglas House Cirencester

17/10/2026

A massive congratulations to all our runners who completed Oxford Half Marathon last weekend, you smashed it!

Over 300 runners took on the 13.1-mile route to fundraise for Helen & Douglas House, a massive personal challenge that makes a real difference to local children and families.

We also want to say a big thank you to everyonewho cheered the team on from the side of the route, supported the team at the Event Village or at our exclusive post-race reception. We heard from so many runners how your energy and enthusiasm kept them going throughout the run.

We're also thrilled to announce that together, we've raised £145k which is an incredible achievement!

Over 89% of our funding for the vital care we provide comes from public donations and amazing people carrying out challenges like this, so thank you to everyone who ran, cheered or donated.

Feel inspired by our runners? Sign up and join the team for 2027: https://hdh.org.uk/OxfordHalf27

16/10/2026

Thank you to Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds for visiting Helen & Douglas House today. Following our reopening after a small fire this summer, it was wonderful to welcome her back to the hospice.

The visit was an opportunity to meet our outstanding care team and see first-hand the impact of our support, as well as the moments of joy we help create every day.

This morning, Anneliese saw Bianka enjoying a music therapy session, bringing smiles, laughter and the chance for families to make precious memories together. 🧡

15/10/2026

To mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we'll be lighting a candle to honour all of the babies, children and young people we've supported who have died.

While they're no longer with us, their memories live on in our hearts and minds and may they always rest in peace 🧡

14/10/2026

We recently had some very exciting visitors at the hospice! Amate Animalia came to visit with some very special fluffy, spiky and cheeky friends!

The children enjoyed meeting them all and getting up close, touching and learning all about them. Sessions like this can help children express themselves, gain confidence and learn lots of new things.

Thanks to Amate Animalia for coming in and giving the children a memorable experience 🧡

13/10/2026

An enormous congratulations to Beth and Mikey who last week took on a trek through the Indian Himalayas in aid of Helen & Douglas House. They walked about 6-8 hours a day through forests, snow-capped peaks and deep valleys, battling plenty of wind and rain along the way.

The trip was organised as part of a unique collaboration between 5 leading children’s charities. As well as Helen & Douglas House there were trekkers fundraising for Acorns Children’s Hospice, Children’s Hospice South West, Naomi and Jacks and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Overall the trekkers have raised over £111,000.

Beth, a fundraiser at another local healthcare charity, said 'We’re both so proud to be representing Helen & Douglas House. Having worked there, I’ve seen what a truly special place it is and how much love goes into everything they do.'

Thank you Beth & Mikey as well as all the other trekkers who raised such a huge amount of money on this special trek.

So far Beth and Mikey have raised an incredible £8,000 for Helen & Douglas House – if you would like to support their efforts you can donate to their page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mikeyandbethhdh

12/10/2026

9th - 15th October is .

Jenna tells the story of her little boy Teddy whose heart stopped just a day before he was born. With the support of our perinatal midwife and staff at the hospice, Teddy's mum and dad were given the time and space to grieve and make memories with Teddy at Helen & Douglas House.

“It was the first time that someone spoke to Teddy like he was still with us. They were telling him how tiny his feet were....when we got to Helen & Douglas House, it was like he mattered.” - Jenna, Teddy's mum

Read the full story on our website: https://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/news/teddys-story/

10/10/2026

Wishing a massive good luck to our team of over 300 runners taking on the Oxford Half Marathon tomorrow! They're aiming to fundraise £200k together which could fund a bed at the hospice for a whole year.

We're so grateful to everyone who is running for the dedication you have shown for local children this year. You have already achieved so much before you've even reached the start line. Thank you!

Help them hit their target - sponsor the team today: www.hdh.org.uk/team200k

10/10/2026

If anyone knows Maureen wheeler we have her card here at the shop.
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09/10/2026

Today, we’ve got our to raise awareness for the need for children’s palliative care all around world.

All over the world, there are children who rely upon vital lifelines that Children's Palliative Care provide, and at Helen & Douglas House in Oxford, it is no different. Whether it's you're a parent, sibling, grandparent or carer of a child with a life-limiting condition, having a local lifeline to rely upon for support and guidance makes the difference everyday, and in so many ways.

08/10/2026

Last year, we received over £1.2 million in gifts from the estates of generous supporters who had remembered Helen & Douglas House in their Wills.

Every penny of this goes towards our shared goal – to provide a warm, homely place for children living with life-limiting and terminal conditions and their families, for years to come.

A decision to include a gift in your Will to your local hospice today, however small, can help us support local children and families who will need us in the future.

Find out how you can be there for future families and children who need us: https://hdh.org.uk/Request-Wills-Guide

08/10/2026

🧡 It's (5-11 October) and an opportunity to shine a spotlight on our hospice. This year's theme is: Don't leave hospice care to chance. With your support, we can be here for children, young people and families now and in the future.

As part of Hospice Care Week, we're sharing our film again, A Place You Didn't Expect: Helen & Douglas House. The film shows how Helen & Douglas House is so much more than people might expect. It's a place filled with play, friendship, specialist care, family support, laughter and precious everyday moments together.

In the film, Families who have received support from Helen & Douglas House speak honestly about their experiences and what finding our hospice meant to them. The film was made possible with thanks to the families we currently support and those who have previously used our services.

Whatever your reason for following or supporting us, we hope this film helps you better understand what the hospice means to the families we care for. If you know a family who may benefit from watching the film, please share it with them. We're here to support children, young people and families through some of life's most challenging times 🧡

Join us this Hospice Care Week and say: Don't leave hospice care to chance. Help it be there for all, now and forever.

08/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating 18 Years Today! 🎉
Today marks 18 wonderful years since our charity shop first opened its doors, and what an incredible journey it has been!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, past and present, whose dedication, hard work and kindness have helped make our shop what it is today. We are also incredibly grateful to our loyal customers, generous donors and supporters who continue to help us make a difference in our community.
Over the last 18 years, we have shared countless memories, met so many wonderful people, and together raised vital funds for our cause. None of this would have been possible without your continued support.
Here's to celebrating this milestone and to many more years ahead!
💙 Thank you for being part of our story. 💙

07/10/2026

This morning we had a visit from this common toad

06/10/2026

Happy 1 Year Anniversary!
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since you joined us. From day one, you’ve fitted in perfectly and become such an important part of the team.
You bring a huge amount of experience, knowledge and professionalism, but just as importantly, you bring a fantastic sense of fun that makes every day more enjoyable. It’s no surprise that you’re so well liked and respected by everyone who works with you.
Thank you for everything you’ve contributed over the past year. We’re incredibly lucky to have you on the team, and I’m especially glad to be able to call you a friend.
Congratulations on your first year with us, and here’s to many more!

03/10/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Has Arrived at Our Charity Shop! 👻🎃
Looking to add some spooky fun to your home this Halloween? Pop into our charity shop and discover a fantastic range of Halloween goodies, including decorations, costumes, accessories, homeware and more!
🕸️ Great bargains�🎃 Unique finds�🦇 Perfect for parties and trick-or-treating�💜 Every purchase helps support our charitable work
Whether you're planning a haunted house, dressing up for a party, or simply getting into the Halloween spirit, we've got something for everyone.
Don't miss out – stock is limited and selling fast!
📍 Visit us in store today and grab your Halloween treats before they're gone!
🎃👻🦇🕸️💜

29/09/2026

By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll be helping to fund vital care for children like Beatrice who passed away at the hospice in 2012.

For Beatrice’s mother Joanna, Helen & Douglas House was a vital lifeline at a turbulent time. Beatrice suffered catastrophic brain damage after an asthma attack and with her health getting worse, the hospice offered her family a safe haven at the hospice until she died.

Joanna has since chosen to leave a gift in her Will to the hospice, saying: “I have chosen to leave a gift in my Will for the inordinate care and caring, and the vital physical and emotional respite which Helen & Douglas House gave to Beatrice and our family for almost seven years.”

Will you join Joanna and so many others to help hospice care live on in this special way?

Download our free Will writing guide to get started: https://hdh.org.uk/Request-Wills-Guide.

27/09/2026

✨ Fresh new look, same great cause! ✨
Our charity shop has had a fantastic exterior makeover and is looking brighter than ever! Pop by and see it for yourself. 💙

23/09/2026

We had a great time yesterday when the team from , and came to film some of their programme in our shop.

20/09/2026

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