Celebration of Hope concert raises £6,633 for Willow Tree Hub Appeal

Monday 3 August

Hundreds of children from Catholic primary schools across Warrington helped raise an incredible £6,633 for WHH Charity after performing to an audience of around 600 people at Parr Hall.

The Celebration of Hope concert brought together pupils from 13 schools for an evening of music, bringing the local community together while raising vital funds for the charity's Willow Tree Hub Appeal.

The Willow Tree Hub will provide a dedicated space at Warrington Hospital for families experiencing baby loss or pregnancy after loss. The purpose built facility will offer bereavement counselling, support sessions and a calm, private environment away from busy clinical areas. It will also become home to a specialist Rainbow Clinic, supporting parents during pregnancies after a previous loss.

The funds raised from the concert will help move the appeal closer to its £200,000 fundraising target, bringing the vision for the Willow Tree Hub another step closer to becoming a reality.

Helen Higginson, Head of Fundraising at WHH Charity, said: "It was a wonderful evening that brought our community together for a cause that means so much to so many families.

"We'd like to thank every pupil, teacher, volunteer, sponsor and supporter who made the concert such a success. Their generosity and enthusiasm will help us create a dedicated space where families can receive the support, privacy and compassion they need during some of life's most difficult moments."

WHH Charity launched the Willow Tree Hub Appeal in 2025 to create a dedicated support centre for families who have experienced baby loss or pregnancy after loss. The hub will provide a welcoming environment for counselling, support groups and specialist services, helping families access the care they need in one place.

To find out more about the Willow Tree Hub Appeal or to make a donation, visit the webpage.