Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW)

Children’s Hospice South West is dedicated to making the most of short and precious lives, providing the best possible hospice care for children living with life-limiting conditions and their families.

The charity was first registered with the Charity Commission in 1991 and celebrated its 30^th Anniversary in 2021. 

CHSW is the only children’s hospice in the South West. It costs around £11 million to run its three sites each year which include: Little Bridge House in Barnstaple (opened 1995), Charlton Farm in Bristol (opened 2007) and Little Harbour in St Austell (opened 2011). CHSW delivers a range of services including short breaks, specialist play, music therapy, activities for siblings, palliative and emergency care, end-of-life care, bereavement support and specialist medical care – all available 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year. The services are free for families.

CHSW relies almost entirely on voluntary contributions. It is also supported by the CHSW Business Club.