Forget Me Not Children's Hospice Opens Doors for Open Days

Strategic Insights -

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the facilities at Russell House, including the sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, cinema, soft play area, outdoor counseling room, and garden, during the open days on October 9 and 11. Staff will be present to discuss the vital care provided to local children, their families, and families experiencing the loss of a child. The event will also feature opportunities to learn about volunteering, career opportunities, and upcoming events, as the charity faces a challenging year, relying on fundraising, retail, and other income generation activities to cover 80% of the £6.5 million cost of running its services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Forget Me Not Children's Hospice is hosting open days on October 9 and 11, allowing visitors to explore the facilities and meet staff.
  • The charity supported 1075 individuals across West Yorkshire in 2024-25, including 100 from Wakefield, 303 from Bradford, 369 from Kirklees, 161 from Calderdale, and 134 from Leeds.
  • Stacey John, Family Support Team Leader, describes Russell House as a "joyful place that feels like a real home-from-home, a place of comfort and support."
  • The open days will feature opportunities to meet supporters, thank them for their difference, and learn about volunteering, career opportunities, and upcoming events.
  • Forget Me Not relies on fundraising, retail, and other income generation activities to cover 80% of the £6.5 million cost of running its services.
  • Visitors can experience the impact of the charity's work firsthand during the open days, making it a unique opportunity to see the difference they make.

Statistics:

  • 1075 individuals were supported by Forget Me Not across West Yorkshire in 2024-25.
  • 100 individuals from Wakefield, 303 from Bradford, 369 from Kirklees, 161 from Calderdale, and 134 from Leeds received support from the charity.
  • Forget Me Not relies on fundraising, retail, and other income generation activities to cover 80% of the £6.5 million cost of running its services.

Sources:

  • Anon. (n.d.). Forget Me Not Children's Hospice. https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/
  • Forget Me Not Children's Hospice. (n.d.). About us. https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/about-us/
  • N/D (n.d.). Forget Me Not Children's Hospice Impact Report 2024-25. https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/supporting-us/our-impact/
  • Iimedia images. (n.d.). Russell House, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice. https://imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcxNjU5ODRjLTVkZTItNGI5YS05Mzc1LTEyMjY2MjBjYzIwZDplNjVjOGNiMC0wYmM3LTQ4NjQtODE0Zi0zNjBiNjZmZDRmNmU=.jpg
  • Iimedia images. (n.d.). Stacey John, Forget Me Not's Family Support Team Leader. https://imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk5YzQ2ZWU2LWMyNTQtNDc5YS05YjgxLTEzYjgwYmI4OTVlZDphMTQwZjUwYi1lODU2LTQ4MGYtYmFjYi02ZThkNzdkYTkyNTM=.jpg
  • Iimedia images. (n.d.). Russell House, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice in Huddersfield. https://imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJkYTdhODU0LTBlNjgtNGQxOS1iMzJjLWFiODRlMjIyYTBmMjo5OTg2YzU4YS0xNzE3LTQ2YWItYjMzYS1lYzdkYzkxMGJkZDQ=.jpg