Our stories

Molly is a volunteer and young ambassador for Children's Hospice South West

Molly & Emily's story

Molly and Emily explain the feel food factor of volunteering

At Children’s Hospice South West, our volunteers come from all walks of life: from students to retirees, professionals to those with a personal connection to...

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Why I’m Running the London Marathon for CHSW

Through his character, Betty Stogs, Fred is taking on his...

I have supported Children's Hospice South West since 2007, when the Precious Lives appeal was launched to build Little Harbour. At around the same time...

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Jenny and Lynn volunteer regularly at Little Harbour

Jenny & Lynn's story

Jenny and Lynn say volunteering their time is great fun and...

Jenny and Lynn volunteer with the Fundraising team at Little Harbour, and particularly enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree in Reception! Jenny first got...

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Tillie died at Children's Hospice South West's Little Bridge House hospice in Fremington, North Devon

Tillie’s story

Tillie’s mum Jenny tells us about the support her family...

Tillie was born with Severe Extreme Hydrocephalus and received care at Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Bridge House during 2006 and 2007. The condition...

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Mike - Little Harbour's maintenance volunteer

Mike's story

Mike has been volunteering for CHSW since 2012 and this has...

Unlike life my volunteering did not start with “Little Steps”, I joined CHSW’s Little Harbour on 23 rd February 2012, working for the Site Manager Chris Brown...

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Barbara's story

Barbara had been looking for a suitable charity to...

Barbara Cunningham, aged 66 from Long Ashton, has been volunteering at Charlton Farm children’s hospice in Wraxall for over two years. Barbara said, “I first...