Shooting Star Children's Hospices cares for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families, in Surrey and London. 

Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years, we are here to make every moment count. We support families from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

Our bespoke support is free of charge to families and is available 365 days a year. Our care service includes short breaks at our two hospices (Shooting Star House in Hampton and Christopher’s in Guildford), support at home, day care, symptom management, end-of-life care, bereavement care and a comprehensive range of therapies and support groups for the whole family.

It costs £8 million a year just to maintain our current level of care. Very little of that income comes from central government funding, so we rely on our supporters’ generosity to keep the service running. What’s more, we know there are many more families desperate for our vital support, so it’s crucial we raise more funds to provide more care.

Charity

Nursing & Residential Care

Shooting Star Children's Hospices

Shooting Star Children's Hospices' headquarters in Hampton, United Kingdom

Paul Farthing

Nadia Zerroud

Lisa Dennis

Karen Sugarman

Hayley Harmes

Sally Wells

The Director Team at Shooting Star Children's Hospices is responsible for overseeing strategic leadership and operational management to ensure exceptional care for families. Each director specializes in a key area—People & Culture, Finance & Resources, Marketing & Digital, Care, Fundraising, and Strategy & Partnerships—collaborating to maintain and enhance services, drive funding initiatives, and support organizational growth to continue providing vital, free-of-charge care 365 days a year.

Director Team

The Communications and Marketing Team at Shooting Star Children's Hospices is responsible for raising awareness and support for the charity's mission through effective communication strategies and marketing campaigns. They manage the organization’s online presence, engage with the public, create content for social media and the website, and run digital campaigns to drive fundraising efforts. Their efforts are crucial in ensuring the continued support needed to provide free, essential care to families with life-limiting conditions.

Communications and Marketing Team

The Event Management Team at Shooting Star Children's Hospices is responsible for organizing and executing a variety of fundraising events to support the hospices' services. This includes planning and coordinating logistics for events, managing event registrations, securing sponsorships, and ensuring that each event runs smoothly to maximize community engagement and donations. The team's efforts are vital in generating the necessary funds to sustain and expand the care and support provided to children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Event Management Team

The Therapists and Support Services team at Shooting Star Children's Hospices provides essential emotional and therapeutic support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The Lead Therapist oversees a range of specialized therapies, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and creative therapies, facilitating emotional healing and coping strategies. The Housekeeper ensures a safe, clean, and comforting environment within the hospices, contributing to the overall well-being of both the children and their families.

Shooting Star Children's Hospices

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Teams

Director Team

Communications and Marketing Team

Event Management Team

Therapists and Support Services

Offices

Shooting Star Children's Hospices

Org chart

Teams

Director Team

Communications and Marketing Team

Event Management Team

Therapists and Support Services

Offices

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