Developing Hospital Environments
£1m Magnolia House Appeal
Past Appeal
The first of its kind in the UK and funded entirely by charitable donations, Magnolia House opened in February 2017, following a £1m fundraising appeal, setting a new national benchmark in paediatric palliative care.
Every year, approximately 100 life-changing conversations take place with families inside our hospital
Ensuring devastating news is no longer delivered in offices, empty cubicles or even playrooms, Magnolia House offers a safe, non-clinical space where families can spend time together before they feel ready to face the world again.
The first of its kind in the UK and funded entirely by charitable donations, Magnolia House opened in February 2017, following a £1m fundraising appeal, setting a new national benchmark in paediatric palliative care.
Located in a central part of the hospital’s site and named because of the trees found in its surrounding garden, Magnolia House boasts two private counselling rooms, a calming lounge area, a kitchen and dining area, a siblings play area and a peaceful, private garden where families can sit and reflect. It also has a private, large family room complete with its own bathroom, kitchen and garden.
Fundraising for the £1m appeal was spearheaded by the financial mutual Wesleyan, who successfully raised £750,000 of the required £1m total. The remaining £250,000 was raised through public donations.
Learn more about Magnolia House here.
