Little Lights Liverpool Baby Hospice welcomed guests to its new home at Hayman’s Green, West Derby, on Friday 30 October, sharing the progress being made on the purpose-built hospice and thanking the community whose support secured its future.
Held as part of the charity’s “Lighting the Way, Building Hope” campaign, the visit marked two years since the extraordinary fundraising effort that saved Liverpool Zoe’s Place, now known as Little Lights, from closure.
Guests included community fundraisers who rallied behind the charity in 2024, longstanding supporters, corporate partners and local community representatives, alongside Little Lights patron Ian Byrne MP.
Guided tours of the building site offered a glimpse of the state-of-the-art facilities that will support babies and young children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, alongside their families. Guests also learned about the specialist equipment the charity needs to fund to help bring these spaces to life.
The construction work is being undertaken by Liverpool firm Krol Corlett, headquartered in Liverpool and generously supported by other Liverpool based businesses. Due to open in April 2027, the new hospice will include a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, eight bedrooms and overnight family accommodation. These facilities will give children opportunities to play, enjoy specialist therapies and receive care tailored to their needs, while providing families with comfort and support.
Ian Byrne MP, patron of Little Lights, said: “To see construction of the new hospice so far along is absolutely incredible. Two years ago, our community came together because it could not imagine Liverpool without this vital service. Today, we can see what that determination and generosity have made possible.
“None of this would have happened without the people of Liverpool and beyond. Every fundraiser, every donation and every person who stood behind the charity has helped build this future. They should feel immensely proud.”
Christian Logue, CEO of Little Lights, said: “There is so much excitement among our staff, families and the children we care for as we look forward to moving into our new home. Seeing these spaces take shape brings us another step closer to everything this hospice will make possible.
“Our purpose-built home will allow us to care for even more children and families, with specialist facilities designed around their needs. Welcoming back some of the people who helped secure our future was a wonderful opportunity to thank them and show them the difference their support continues to make.”
As the building progresses, Little Lights is asking the public to help secure the charity’s future by becoming a Little Lights Guardian.
Guardians give a monthly donation, providing dependable income that helps the charity plan and deliver its care. A regular gift of £5 or £10 a month, alongside those of other supporters, can make a lasting difference.
Christian added: “If you supported us two years ago, thank you. You helped save this hospice. We would love you to stay alongside us as we begin its next chapter.
“Becoming a Little Lights Guardian is a simple way to help every month. That ongoing support will help us continue caring for children and families in our new home, giving them somewhere to turn when they need us.”
Commenting on the construction work, Simon Krol of contractor Krol Corlett said: “As a local resident I know how proud people are of the work and support provided by Little Lights, and it has been a pleasure to be able to play our part in its progress. We have brought all our expertise in building healthcare facilities to bear, and staff, parents and supporters can look forward to an outstanding facility when it opens.”
To become a Little Lights Guardian or find out more, visit littlelightsliverpool.org.uk
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