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  • Meet the hidden heroes who have dedicated 18 years to Bluebell Wood

    Meet the hidden heroes who have dedicated 18 years to Bluebell Wood

    A group of hidden heroes have been quietly helping local children and families who are going through the toughest of times for 18 years, raising tens of thousands of pounds for Bluebell Wood. Read more

  • ‘We couldn’t do it without you’ – Bluebell Wood thanks incredible volunteers on Volunteer Week 2020

    ‘We couldn’t do it without you’ – Bluebell Wood thanks incredible volunteers on Volunteer Week 2020

    Bluebell Wood is sending out a heartfelt thank you to its army of volunteers as organisations across the UK celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2020. Read more

  • VolkerRail volunteers go above and beyond

    VolkerRail volunteers go above and beyond

    A water feature in Bluebell Wood’s tranquil Dragonfly Garden where families go to remember their loved ones is flowing full-time thanks to an incredible effort from a team of volunteers. Read more

  • 'It's like my second family' -  Doncaster volunteer shares love of Bluebell Wood

    'It's like my second family' - Doncaster volunteer shares love of Bluebell Wood

    Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is appealing for more people from Doncaster to join its band of volunteers. The hospice is caring for around 40 children and families from the town and organises a host of fundraising events there. But only 47 of its 560 volunteers are Donny folk. Read more

  • Meet the hidden heroes who have dedicated 18 years to Bluebell Wood
  • ‘We couldn’t do it without you’ – Bluebell Wood thanks incredible volunteers on Volunteer Week 2020
  • VolkerRail volunteers go above and beyond
  • 'It's like my second family' - Doncaster volunteer shares love of Bluebell Wood
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Our amazing volunteers help us in the hospice, in our shops, at our events and in their local communities. You can read more about their wonderful work here: 

Meet the hidden heroes who have dedicated 18 years to Bluebell Wood

Meet the hidden heroes who have dedicated 18 years to Bluebell Wood

A group of hidden heroes have been quietly helping local children and families who are going through the toughest of times for 18 years, raising tens of thousands of pounds for Bluebell Wood. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2020

Author: Robert Langley

‘We couldn’t do it without you’ – Bluebell Wood thanks incredible volunteers on Volunteer Week 2020

‘We couldn’t do it without you’ – Bluebell Wood thanks incredible volunteers on Volunteer Week 2020

Bluebell Wood is sending out a heartfelt thank you to its army of volunteers as organisations across the UK celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2020. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2020

Updated: 27th June, 2020

Author: Robert Langley

Dedicated Bluebell Wood volunteer to be honoured for fundraising achievements

Dedicated Bluebell Wood volunteer to be honoured for fundraising achievements

A loyal supporter of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is to receive an award from Bassetlaw District Council for his years of dedicated service to the charity. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2020

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Robert Langley

Volunteer channels childhood experience to help Bluebell siblings groups

Volunteer channels childhood experience to help Bluebell siblings groups

A man who spent much of his childhood in hospitals by his sister’s bedside is channelling his experience to help the siblings of children supported by Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2019

Updated: 16th January, 2020

Author: Robert Langley

VolkerRail volunteers go above and beyond

VolkerRail volunteers go above and beyond

A water feature in Bluebell Wood’s tranquil Dragonfly Garden where families go to remember their loved ones is flowing full-time thanks to an incredible effort from a team of volunteers. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2019

Updated: 16th January, 2020

Author: Robert Langley

Bluebell Wood recognised for volunteer excellence

Bluebell Wood recognised for volunteer excellence

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is celebrating after once again receiving the prestigious Rotherham Kitemark for excellence in managing volunteers. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2019

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Robert Langley

'It's like my second family' -  Doncaster volunteer shares love of Bluebell Wood

'It's like my second family' - Doncaster volunteer shares love of Bluebell Wood

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is appealing for more people from Doncaster to join its band of volunteers. The hospice is caring for around 40 children and families from the town and organises a host of fundraising events there. But only 47 of its 560 volunteers are Donny folk. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2019

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

Green-fingered volunteer keeps Bluebell Wood in organic fruit and veg

Green-fingered volunteer keeps Bluebell Wood in organic fruit and veg

A green-fingered volunteer has been keeping Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in mouth-watering fresh organic produce for the best part of a decade. To celebrate National Allotment Week, August 12 – 16, we caught up with our very own gardening guru, Melvin Partridge. Read more

Published: 7th August, 2019

Updated: 16th January, 2020

Author: Robert Langley

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  • Rotherham's new Deputy Mayor helps raise over £1,300 for Bluebell Wood

    Rotherham's new Deputy Mayor helps raise over £1,300 for Bluebell Wood

    Rotherham’s incoming Deputy Mayor put his best foot forward for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice by taking on the gruelling Rotherham 10k.

  • Volunteer with us

    Volunteer with us

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    Tea dance

    Friday 27 May 2022
    Get on your dancing shoes for Bluebell Wood.

  • Support fantastic local businesses at Bluebell Wood's Business Expo

    Support fantastic local businesses at Bluebell Wood's Business Expo

    With the majority of its stalls now booked by eager local firms, Bluebell Wood is keen to see as many visitors as possible to network and support the local business community.

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    Our current vacancies

    Thanks so much for your interest in joining the Bluebell Wood team. If you’re interested in a truly rewarding role that helps change lives for the better, this is your chance to be a part of our story.

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    Would you like to get in touch? If you have something to say then we would love to hear from you.

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    We're so happy that you're interested in joining our team. If you think you could use your professional skills to really make a difference to children and families, then we'd love to hear from you.

  • Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

    Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

    You are the reason that children and families can create magical memories and make the most of their time together. Your donations provide much needed funds to support our families, and to create memories that they will treasure forever.

  • Who we are

    Who we are

    Your support helps us care for children and young adults whose lives are sadly just too short, both in their own homes and at our hospice in North Anston.

  • Our story

    The dream of Bluebell Wood began in 1998, with the vision to help families in this area who wanted an alternative to hospital care.

  • Light up the Lake

    Light up the Lake

    Celebrate someone who has lit up your life by dedicating an eco-friendly lantern in their name. Your special tribute will float across Manvers Lake in a stunning display of lights at sunset on Saturday 17th September. Light up a Lake is proudly sponsored by Insight.

  • Care team

    Our Care Team offer wonderful support to families, both in our hospice and in the children’s own homes.

  • Play the lottery

    Play the lottery

    A pound doesn’t go very far these days. It will get you a chocolate bar or half a cup of posh coffee, but is there a better way you could spend it?

  • Strategic leadership team

    Our Strategic Leadership Team work together with our Trustees to deliver the strategic vision of the hospice. They each head up different teams, to plan and overlook the work that their teams do.

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