Impact Report 2023

At Acorns, families find the care and support they need today, that will give them strength for tomorrow.

Our Impact 2023 tells the story of our work over the past year, work that’s only possible with the support of our local community; our partners in the wider healthcare system, our generous donors, fundraisers and supporters.

It’s work that is needed more than ever. There are a growing number of children in our region living longer, with more complex needs. We believe children’s hospice care should be available to every single one of them, wherever and whenever they need it.

Whoever you are and whatever role you play in helping us deliver our care and compassion to our local families, we thank you.

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A boy in a wheelchair smiles as a member of Acorns care staff plays a drum. There is a camera at the side of them, filming the Acorns film

Grayson’s story

A man, woman and two girls sit together on a sofa. They are looking at a large black and white photo of a little boy

Luca Atzori’s story

A boy in a wheelchair smiles as a member of Acorns care staff plays a drum. There is a camera at the side of them, filming the Acorns film

Kavarli’s story

A little girl with a nasal tube and a dummy is held close by a member of Acorns Care staff. She is gazing up at the adult

Cara’s story

A little boy smiles at the camera. He is giving a double thumbs up

Oliver’s story

A little girl is lying down. She has an oxygen mask on and a pink bow in her hair

Marwah’s story

A little girl holds hands with a member of Acorns care staff, walking down the corridor at an Acorns hospice

Bluebell’s story

Harry and George’s story

Lord Lichfield lays foundation stone with Cecil Duckworth and June Sayce

June’s Legacy

Close up of Aum as a baby with a nasal tube

Superhero Aum’s Lasting Legacy

Aum’s story

Why supporting Acorns Room to Grow Appeal is helping to keep Isla-Rae’s memory alive

Jabran - Staff Nurse

Jabran’s journey to Acorns

Bringing People Together with Food

Looking for a challenge you’ll never forget?

Bradley Addison – a tribute

Bradley Addison – a tribute

Ramadan: a month of fasting and spiritual reflection

A Tribute to Sally Parsons, an Acorns legend

Acorns Children’s Hospice Supports Young Carers Action Day

Mum Cara with daughter Ellana and son Lucas

Moving reason behind mum’s walk across broken glass

Isabella’s Place – building a new craft room at Acorns

Jack’s story

‘Acorns Hospice in the Black Country is the Happiest, Friendliest Place with Loveliest People’

Matilda smiles as she strokes a guinea pig on her lap

Revealing the truth behind 5 myths about children’s hospices

Donate children’s clothes to your local Acorns shop!

Meet Alexus and Natalie, the Twin Sisters Who Are the Face of Acorns Christmas Appeal

5 year old Alexus and Julie at Acorns Children's Hospice

How it feels to give The Greatest Gift – from an Acorns Family Team Worker

5 Free Things you can do this Christmas to support Acorns Children’s Hospice

New Sepsis screening tool developed in partnership with the UK Sepsis Trust

Jack Grealish’s message to children and families at Acorns

Ella and her parents

Your legacy, your difference

Charlotte, a retail volunteer

Volunteering

blogger wearing Acorns charity shop clothes

Discover your local Acorns shop

Wolf Run team

Take part in an event

DHL staff supporting Acorns

Get your business involved!

Ruth, Nurse at Acorns Children's Hospice

Give a special gift

“We must all strive each every day to keep John’s dreams for Acorns alive.” – A Tribute to John Overton

Esme’s story

Acorns Inspirations Number 2

Acorns Inspirations Number 1

Supporting Siblings to know they’re not alone

(L-R) Mum Shabana, Haniya and her sisters Alina and Zoya in front of the boat playground at Acorns in Birmingham

Haniya’s story – support for the whole family

Ezra’s story – short breaks at Acorns Children’s Hospice

Mum Cara with her daughter Ellana who uses Acorns and her son Lucas at a Music Therapy session with Leanne. Cara holds Ellana above a large drum so she can feel the vibrations with her feet while Lucas bangs a rhythm

The Power of Music

Duncan streamed his 12 hour stationary cycle challenge on Instagram Live

Cycle Star Duncan Mathieson

David Wall's 5 million steps challenge

Walking Wonder Dave Wall

Ali Jones raises her bike over her head in celebration at the top of Pooley Mound

Cycling Sensation Ali Jones

Alex swimming

Channel Champion Alex Grove

Rachel’s story – Children’s Hospice Week 2021

The importance of hydrotherapy

Matthew is giving a big grin to the camera. He is sitting in a wheelchair

Batten Disease Awareness Day – Matthew’s story

Volunteering Voices – Gemma, hospice volunteer

Charity shop volunteer Elisha puts toys out on the shelves

Why I volunteer at an Acorns shop – Elisha’s story

Why Will writing is so important

Donate to Acorns Children's Hospice

Nurturing with nature

88 year old Helen walked 125km in the grounds of her retirement hotel to raise funds for children's hospices

Helen’s walk for children’s hospices

Charlie, who uses Acorns in the Black Country, with his mum, dad and sister in the hospice garden before the pandemic

Charlie’s story – children’s hospice support during a pandemic

Ezra smiling wearing his backpack

Ezra’s story

Child with multisensory equipment at Acorns

Hugh’s story

Why your stories could help our son Oscar and other children at Acorns

Jabran Staff Nurse

What working in a children’s hospice is really like

Child taking part in a support group on Zoom

Jacob’s story

Covid-19 Information for Families

Acorns Shining Stars Appeal – Aimee’s first Christmas dinner

‘If I knew then what I know now’

Sophia’s story

Your Impact Report 2020

Nurses Carmel and Neil lean over a bed to provide care, they are wearing scrubs and face masks for infection control

Acorns response to localised alert levels

Haniya’s story

Child and nurse connecting hands

Local Lockdown Covid-19 Information for Families

Glen, complementary therapist at Acorns Children's Hospice, smiling

Complementary therapies for children and families

Family shielding at home during coronavirus

Luca’s story – shielding a vulnerable child from Covid-19

Alex swimming

Countdown to Ex-Worcester Warrior Star’s Ambitious Channel Swim for Acorns

Hospice nurses in PPE

Children’s Hospice care during a pandemic

How hydrotherapy can give young wheelchair users their independence back

Toddler Walks His Way to Victory Raising Over £340 for Local Children and Families

Acorns staff nurse Neil

Giving families the gift of time with their little one

Paddington Bear

Imaginations Run Wild as Acorns Supporters Take On The 2.6 Challenge

Charlotte’s Facebook fundraiser

Build a den for Ben

Mel’s Story

Kirsty and Ella

Ella’s story

“When it was first mentioned about coming to Acorns, my initial response was ‘definitely not’”

“Without Peter, there would be no Acorns.” – A Tribute to Peter Wildblood

Acorns Siblings Take to the Stage at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Summer School

1981 – Peter’s memories

Dec 1988: Sandra’s memories

Acorns Children's Hospice Website Logo

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