Children's Hospice South West

What Children's Hospice South West does

Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) is a registered charity (No. 1003314) operating three purpose-built children's hospices across the South West of England: Little Bridge House in Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset, and Little Harbour in Cornwall. Founded in 1995, the organisation provides free specialist palliative, respite, emergency, and end-of-life care to babies, children, and young people aged 0-21 with life-limiting conditions, alongside holistic family support including sibling services, bereavement care, music therapy, hydrotherapy, multi-sensory therapy, and play services. CHSW cares for more than 500 families and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a combined capacity of 22 specially adapted bedrooms across the three hospice sites.

CHSW is governed by a Board of Trustees under voluntary leadership, with Her Majesty, The Queen serving as Royal Patron. The organisation is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is a member of Together for Short Lives, and has adopted the NHS Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). It operates with 101-250 employees and a volunteer network supporting clinical, retail, and fundraising operations. The lottery and raffle programme is licensed by the Gambling Commission under account number 4991.

Revenue is generated through a diversified community-led model: individual donations, corporate partnerships, mass-participation fundraising events (Ride for Precious Lives, Rainbow Run, Santas on the Run, Moonlight Memory Walk, RUN Barnstaple, Incredible Hike, South West Splash, Summer Games, overseas challenges), a weekly Raise a smile Lottery, an annual CHSW Raffle, a network of more than 30 charity shops, an online shop, and legacy giving via Wills. Less than 16% of funding comes from government and statutory sources, with annual operating costs exceeding £14 million. Technology is non-core and limited to third-party operational tools (Worldpay, JustGiving, Tiltify, Disqus); there is no proprietary technology or AI product.

Name

Children's Hospice South West

Legal name

Children's Hospice South West

Website

https://www.chsw.org.uk/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Children's Hospice South West is a registered charity operating three children's hospices in Devon, North Somerset, and Cornwall, providing free palliative, respite, and end-of-life care to more than 500 families of children aged 0-21 with life-limiting conditions, funded through donations, events, lottery, retail, and legacy gifts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC)

Keywords

• Children's hospice care
• Palliative care services
• Family bereavement support
• Charity fundraising events
• Respite short breaks

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnstaple

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through individual donations, fundraising events, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising activities. Major events include Ride for Precious Lives, Santas on the Run, Rainbow Run, Moonlight Memory Walk, and various challenge events.
2. Lottery and Raffles: Weekly Raise a smile Lottery with draws every Friday, offering 35 prizes. CHSW Raffle with tickets sold at £1 each, minimum 5 tickets, maximum 200 tickets per purchase.
3. Retail Operations: More than 30 charity shops across the South West region selling donated goods. Shops accept Gift Aid on donations.
4. Government Funding: Less than 16% of funding comes from government and statutory organisations. This is supplemented by charitable sources.
5. Legacy Gifts: Supporters can leave gifts in their Wills. Residuary legacies (percentage of estate), pecuniary legacies (fixed amounts), and specific legacies (items) are accepted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Children's Hospice South West provides free, 24/7 specialist palliative, hospice, end-of-life, and bereavement care for babies, children and young people aged 0–21 with life-limiting conditions, delivered through three purpose-built hospices (Little Bridge House, Charlton Farm, Little Harbour) in the South West of England. The charity supplements its clinical care with therapeutic services (hydrotherapy, music therapy, multi-sensory therapy, play), family support (sibling support, teenage weekends, family accommodation, emergency care), and funds this mission via donations, events, charity shops, a lottery, a raffle, and legacy giving.

Product overview

Children's Hospice South West is a charity operating three children's hospices (Little Bridge House in Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset, and Little Harbour in Cornwall) providing free hospice care for babies, children and young people (0-21 years) with life-limiting conditions. The organisation offers a unified portfolio comprising clinical care services (hospice stays, emergency care, end of life care, bereavement support, short breaks), therapeutic services (music therapy, hydrotherapy, multi-sensory therapy, play), family support (sibling services, teenage weekends, family accommodation), fundraising events (Rainbow Run, Ride for Precious Lives, RUN Barnstaple, Moonlight Memory Walk, Incredible Hike, Santas on the Run, South West Splash, overseas challenges, Summer Games gaming campaign), lotteries and raffles, and retail operations (30+ charity shops and online shop). All services are provided free of charge to families and funded through donations, fundraising, and statutory funding (less than 16% from government).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Bridge House: Children's hospice located in Devon providing hospice care services.
• Charlton Farm
• Little Harbour

Products and services

• Multi-Sensory Therapy Multi-sensory therapy provided in dedicated sensory rooms at CHSW hospices.
• Play Services Therapeutic and recreational play activities including music, art, and messy play for children during hospice stays.
• Sibling Support Service Dedicated support and care for siblings of children with life-limiting conditions, including during family stays, newsletters, days out, and after bereavement.
• Music Therapy Therapeutic music sessions provided as part of the care therapies offered at CHSW hospices.
• Hydrotherapy Therapeutic water-based treatment available at CHSW hospices as part of care therapies, using on-site hydrotherapy pools.
• Hospice Care Services Specialist hospice care for babies, children and young people aged 0–21 with life-limiting conditions, including medical care, short breaks, emergency care, end of life care, and bereavement support. Provided free of charge to families across the South West of England.
• Little Bridge House Children's hospice located in Fremington, North Devon, providing hospice stays, emergency care, palliative care, and end of life care with 8 specially adapted bedrooms.
• Charlton Farm Children's hospice in North Somerset (Wraxall) providing hospice care with 8 specially adapted bedrooms, family accommodation, and therapeutic services.
• Little Harbour Children's hospice in St Austell, Cornwall, providing hospice care with 6 specially adapted bedrooms, family accommodation, and therapeutic services.
• Short Breaks Overnight and day stays at hospices providing specialist one-to-one care for children with life-limiting conditions, allowing families respite and relaxation together.
• Emergency Care Emergency care for families when children are very poorly or when parents need additional assistance due to illness, recovery, or family circumstances.
• End of Life Care Comprehensive end of life care with personalised care plans outlining pain management, symptom control, psychological and spiritual support, and bereavement care for the family.
• Bereavement Support Pre and post bereavement support for all family members, including the Starborn bereavement suite for families to spend time with their child after death.
• Teenage Weekends Age-appropriate residential weekends for teenagers with life-limiting conditions, providing independence and social opportunities without families.
• Family Accommodation On-site family accommodation at hospices allowing families to stay together during care visits.
• Raise a smile Lottery Weekly lottery which raises funds for Children's Hospice South West, offering 35 prizes including a Bonus Rollover, with weekly draws every Friday.
• CHSW Raffle Annual raffle offering 12 prizes including 1st prize of £2,500, 2nd prize of £500, and 10 prizes of £50. Tickets cost £1 each, minimum 5, maximum 200 per purchase.
• Charity Shops Network of more than 30 charity shops across the South West, selling donated items with Gift Aid support.
• Online Shop E-commerce platform selling items including running gear, virtual gifts, Christmas cards, wedding favours, and limited edition charity beads.
• Rainbow Run 5K fun run event with paint stations where participants walk, jog, run or skip through bright powder paints, raising money for CHSW.
• Ride for Precious Lives 3-day cycling challenge covering 60–90 miles per day with approximately 14,000ft of climbing, visiting all three CHSW hospices.
• RUN Barnstaple Running event including marathon, half marathon, and 10k races held in Barnstaple.
• Moonlight Memory Walk Evening memory walk events held at multiple locations (Cornwall, Clevedon, Bath) where participants walk in memory of loved ones, raising funds for families cared for by CHSW.
• Incredible Hike Multi-day hiking challenge requiring participants to walk approximately 20 miles per day for up to 9 hours, incorporating hills and rough terrain.
• Santas on the Run Festive 2-3K run, walk or jog event held at Eden Project (Cornwall), Plym Valley Railway (Plymouth), and Charlton Farm (North Somerset).
• South West Splash Water-based fundraising challenge where participants can complete their splash at any location and raise funds for CHSW.
• Overseas Challenges International fundraising challenges including return flights, accommodation, food, guiding team, medical provision, and luggage transport between camps.
• Summer Games Gaming and streaming fundraising campaign held July-August where participants game and stream to raise funds, with weekly themed events, Discord community, and gaming ambassadors.
• Legacy Giving Legacy giving programme allowing supporters to leave gifts in their Wills to CHSW, including free Will writing service. Accepts residuary, pecuniary, and specific legacies.
• Hospice Tours Public open days at all three hospices (Little Bridge House, Charlton Farm, Little Harbour) where visitors can tour facilities and learn about CHSW's work.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 500 families currently being cared for at the 3 hospices
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Together for Short LivescoreOthersCHSW is a member of Together for Short Lives, the UK charity for children's palliative care. This partnership provides guidance on children's palliative care definitions and standards, connecting CHSW with the broader UK children's hospice network.
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)coreOthersCHSW is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. CQC inspection reports are publicly available for each hospice.
• GRS Stone SuppliesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGRS Stone Supplies proudly supports Children's Hospice South West's flagship cycling fundraising challenge (Ride for Precious Lives).
• Pure ProfessionalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPure Professionals selected Children's Hospice South West as their 2025 Charity Partnership, raising vital funds through the year.
• Bristol AirportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBristol Airport announced an epic cycle fundraiser to mark Children's Hospice Week 2026.
• Gambling CommissioncoreOthersThe Raise a smile Lottery and CHSW Raffle is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission under account number 4991.
• JustGivingcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline fundraising platform used by CHSW for events. Money raised on JustGiving is automatically transferred to CHSW.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acorns Children's Hospice: UK children's hospice charity operating three hospice houses across the West Midlands and South West, providing palliative and end-of-life care to life-limited children. Directly comparable regional multi-site pediatric hospice model with similar fundraising (retail, lottery, events) and family support services.
• East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH): Children's hospice charity operating three hospices across East Anglia delivering hospice care, family support, and bereavement services for life-threatened children. Closest geographic-functional analogue to CHSW in terms of three-site operating model, NHS statutory funding share, and charity-shop retail network.
• Claire House Children's Hospice: Children's hospice serving Cheshire, Merseyside, and North Wales with hospice, respite, and end-of-life care plus a retail fundraising arm. Directly comparable pediatric hospice model with similar reliance on voluntary income, charity shops, and community events.
• Demelza Hospice Care for Children: Kent-based children's hospice charity offering hospice stays, end-of-life care, and family support across the South East. Comparable in mission, scale, and funding mix (voluntary income dominant, low statutory share).
• Martin House Children's Hospice: Children's hospice serving Yorkshire with hospice, respite, and bereavement services. Comparable regional children's hospice operating model with diversified fundraising streams including charity shops and events.
• Noah's Ark Children's Hospice: North London children's hospice providing hospice and end-of-life care for life-limited children and families. Comparable pediatric palliative care mission, family-centred model, and community fundraising approach.

Emerging players

• Rainbow Trust Children's Charity: UK charity providing practical and emotional support to families with a seriously ill child, including sibling and bereavement support. Comparable overlap in family-support services but without hospice house beds, making CHSW's residential capability a differentiator.

Others

• Together for Short Lives: UK charity and membership body for children's palliative care, of which CHSW is a member. Not a direct service competitor; included as an ecosystem/industry-association peer relevant to standards, advocacy, and referral pathways.
• Hospice UK: National charity and membership body for hospice care in the UK. Industry association rather than service competitor; relevant peer for benchmarking, advocacy, and sector funding trends affecting CHSW.

Broad incumbents

• Sue Ryder: Large UK charity providing hospice and palliative care (adult-focused) plus neurological care and bereavement support. Broader hospice operator; overlaps with CHSW in palliative care mission, charity retail, and volunteer fundraising model, but not pediatric-specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CHSW
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CHSW1991
• Facebookfacebook.com/CHSW1991
• Instagraminstagram.com/childrenshospicesw

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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