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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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Volunteer stories

Our amazing volunteers help us in the hospice, at our events and in their local communities. You can read more about their wonderful work here: 

University of Sheffield student supports Bluebell Wood to recruit volunteers

University of Sheffield student supports Bluebell Wood to recruit volunteers

Sociology intern Sara supported Bluebell Wood to gain valuable insight and data into volunteer recruitment practices. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2023

Author: Nicola Birch

Terrific trio clock up 14,000 miles and £20,500 in a decade of fundraising for Bluebell Wood

Terrific trio clock up 14,000 miles and £20,500 in a decade of fundraising for Bluebell Wood

For the past decade, Nicola, Alison and Joanne have been supporting Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, raising an incredible £20,500. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 4th April, 2023

Author: Nicola Birch

Doncaster College students volunteer for Bluebell Wood

Doncaster College students volunteer for Bluebell Wood

Thank you to Doncaster college for volunteering for Bluebell Wood at the Doncaster 10K. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2022

Updated: 4th April, 2023

Author: Nicola Birch

Rachel lands new job after volunteering for Bluebell Wood

Rachel lands new job after volunteering for Bluebell Wood

Congratulations to Rachel for landing a new job after volunteering in Bluebell Wood's finance team. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2022

Author: Nicola Birch

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

Updated: 4th April, 2023

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: 4th April, 2023

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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  • Running Through Every Season

    Running Through Every Season

    17 07 2026
    We're shining a spotlight on Rachel and her mum, Cathy, after they take on a huge half marathon every month for a year for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice!

  • Compliance & Assurance Lead

    As our Compliance and Assurance Lead, you’ll provide strategic leadership on compliance, risk and assurance, while leading and managing our Facilities, Housekeeping and Catering teams to create a safe, welcoming and well-run Hospice environment.

  • Signposting

    Signposting

    This is a page for Bluebell Wood families to signpost information including social prescribing, mental health support and local family support services in your area.

  • Oscar's legacy inspires mum Katy to pursue a career in nursing

    Oscar's legacy inspires mum Katy to pursue a career in nursing

    07 07 2026
    After receiving compassionate support from Bluebell Wood following the loss of her baby son Oscar, Barnsley mum Katy Miller has been inspired to pursue a nursing career, carrying forward the kindness that helped her family through their darkest days.

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  • Our current vacancies

    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.

  • Contact us

    Contact us

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

  • Our story

    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.

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

  • Our trustees and senior leadership

    Our Trustees all give up their time voluntarily to help steer Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice in the right direction.

  • This week's lottery winners

    This week's lottery winners

    Bluebell Wood lottery winners for draw date 17.07.2026

  • 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.

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    Make a referral

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