A major project to completely transform a vital hydrotherapy pool and turn it into a magical multi-sensory facility for children with life limiting...
Major pool project to make a vital splash for children and families at Acorns

A major project to completely transform a vital hydrotherapy pool and turn it into a magical multi-sensory facility for children with life limiting...
Inspirational Pride of Britain winner and Acorns Children’s Hospice Ambassador Moin Younis was guest of honour at the House of Lords last week (T...
The magic of the movies has come to Acorns in the Black Country with the opening of a sparkling new cinema room. With a large film screen, starry...
Acorns Children’s Hospice is using the very latest in cutting-edge technology to help open-up new worlds of experience for local children. Pionee...
It was a proud night for Acorns at the Innovation Awards on Friday (27th October) with special recognition for the charity’s groundbreaking Famil...
Acorns has secured a £45,000 boost towards employee training thanks to a region-wide apprenticeship fund. Three Health Care Assistants based at th...
Our incredible shop volunteer Mary Cushnie gave her all for Acorns for over 30 years. In fact, Mary started fundraising for Acorns in the mid-80s, ...
Organisers were left ‘speechless’ as an amazing £15,000 was raised during an evening of culinary exploration when the Birmingham community cam...
Masterchef winner Dan Lee cooked up a winning dish to help Acorns Children’s Hospice launch its brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen. The renowned...
Acorns CEO, Trevor Johnson, writes about Acorns, the challenges the charity has faced and our plans for the future
An awe-inspiring field of metal dandelions stood as the poignant culmination of a moving campaign to remember lost loved ones.
State-of-the-art ‘ceiling technology’ at Acorns Walsall hospice is making a difference to children thanks to a generous local company
An awe-inspiring field of metal dandelions stood as the poignant culmination of a moving campaign to remember lost loved ones.
State-of-the-art ‘ceiling technology’ at Acorns Walsall hospice is making a difference to children thanks to a generous local company
Acorns CEO, Trevor Johnson, writes about Acorns, the challenges the charity has faced and our plans for the future
A stunning limited-edition dandelion sculpture is the poignant symbol behind Acorns summer appeal
Young football fans scored a victory as stars from Walsall FC paid a special visit to Acorns Children’s Hospice in the Black Country.
Morrisons have announced a fundraising total of £5 million for charity partner Together for Short Lives – find out how Acorns will benefit
It was bubbles galore at Walsall Arboretum as hundreds of foamy fundraisers flocked to enjoy the fun at Acorns Bubble Rush This autumn, a team of intrepid Acorns staff will be taking on the Sahara desert to help raise funds towards our vital care and support Will you join in the foamy fun at Acorns Bubble Rush this Sunday? Find out more and get your tickets today – last chance! Acorns Children’s Hospice has won a prestigious national award recognising the work of its charity shops. ‘You’ll never forget that moment. The diagnosis. Everything stops…’ – This is the powerful opening of a brand-new film from Acorns Childr...
Local children and families who use the hydrotherapy pool at Acorns Children’s Hospice are set to benefit thanks to a generous maintenance compan...
BBC star joined the Volunteers Week celebrations at an Acorns charity shop, recognising seven volunteers who have given 140 years between them Acorns Children’s Hospice has celebrated the official reopening of its Walsall hospice following a major £2 million refurbishment. Acorns Children’s Hospice has announced Talbots Law as the headline sponsor for a major summer fundraising event. Acorns Children’s Hospice has been named as official charity partner for Run Solihull 2023. The event attracts hundreds of runners every year...
Acorns Children’s Hospice is the first hospice in the UK to win a prestigious UNICEF Gold Award for its work to protect children’s rights. £200,000 has been given to the charity from the sale of the piece which was gifted to Southampton Hospitals Charity in May 2020 during the height ...
Acorns Care teams across our hospices and wider care services have been embedding our roles and responsibilities as Duty Bearers for children’s ...
A major project to refurbish Acorns Black Country hospice came closer to completion this week as the hospice keys were officially handed back Birmingham Tech, the region’s leading champion of the technology sector, has announced a partnership with local charity Acorns Children’s Hospi...
Lichfield-based builders merchants Tippers have celebrated raising a phenomenal £200,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice in just five years. Sporting memorabilia worth thousands, including a signed Pelé shirt have been donated to Acorns thanks to a Worcestershire business. Acorns Children’s Hospice have announced that Trevor Johnson has been appointed as the charity’s new Chief Executive. Families at Acorns Get into Seasonal Spirit with Special Visit to SnowDome’s Magical Winter Wonderland Alexis’ family were supported by Acorns through his life. Now they are celebrating his memory with Acorns Celebrate Your Star campaign A phenomenal group of Gloucestershire fundraisers have gone out on a high after raising over £350,000 for a local children’s hospice. Saddlers fans are being urged to ‘bring a pound to the ground’ for local families this weekend for this season’s first matchday takeover from...
A West Midlands-based charity’s thriving Business Club is celebrating its first year of success, with members generating a massive £150,000 wort...
A West Midlands-based charity’s thriving Business Club is celebrating its first year of success, with members generating a massive £150,000 wort...
A West Midlands-based charity’s thriving Business Club is celebrating its first year of success, with members generating a massive £150,000 wort...
A West Midlands-based charity’s thriving Business Club is celebrating its first year of success, with members generating a massive £150,000 wort...
A West Midlands-based charity’s thriving Business Club is celebrating its first year of success, with members generating a massive £150,000 wort...
Acorns Business Club is celebrating its first year of success, with members generating a massive £150,000 worth of support for local children and ...
Article repurposed from Together for Short Lives The heartbreaking story of Archie Battersbee is being played out very publicly in the media, and A...
This Summer, we’re giving you the chance to win £2,000 with the Acorns Super Summer Draw. Where would you go this Summer if you won £2,000?...
Hear why Lily decided to take on a skydive for a local children’s charity “You’re doing something that’s going to live with you forever...
Acorns Children’s Hospice has announced that Chief Executive, Toby Porter will be stepping down from his role after six years. The world’s foamiest fun run is coming back to the West Midlands – and organisers are calling on people to sign-up to help support local childr...
Acorns Children’s Hospice has joined forces with law firms across the region for a special scheme, aimed at raising vital funds towards the chari...
Acorns Children’s Hospice is thrilled to announce that work will shortly begin on the major refurbishment of its Black Country hospice in Walsall...
A dedicated father, fundraiser and Ambassador for Acorns Children’s Hospice has been confirmed as one of 2,000 inspirational people from across t...
A dedicated father, fundraiser and Ambassador for Acorns Children’s Hospice has been confirmed as one of 2,000 inspirational people from across t...
We’re thrilled to join our friends at Walsall Football Club this Saturday 23 April for Acorns first official matchday takeover as the Saddlers ta...
Fearless fundraisers stepped-out at the weekend in the ultimate battle of the elements for two of Birmingham’s best-loved charities. The Fire and...
Acorns Children’s Hospice has launched a major fundraising appeal to help modernise and transform its Black Country hospice for local children an...
More Birmingham business moguls have joined Acorns Children’s Hospice to champion the lifeline care and support the charity provides for local ch...
Acorns Children’s Hospice has made history as the first hospice in Britain to win a prestigious UNICEF UK Silver Award for its work to protect ch...
A retired firefighter and a keen cyclist is taking fundraising up a ‘gear’ this January by launching a London to Paris cycle with a 101-mile st...
‘Do something amazing this year and support local children and families’ – that’s the inspirational message from Acorns Children’s Hospic...
Now the festivities have begun ‘wrapping’ up, are you having trouble making room for all those gifts? Have ‘snow’ fear – why not dona...
Thinking about signing up for a charity skydive? Here are our top 5 facts about skydiving that you should know Skydiving, or jumping with a parachu...
Rugby fans are being given the chance to enjoy VIP treatment next week when Worcester Warriors and Acorns Children’s Hospice host the ultimate ma...
Christmas magic was in the air at the weekend (Friday 12 November) when the SnowDome in Tamworth invited lucky families from Acorns Children’s Ho...
The memory of a much-loved Worcestershire girl whose brave battle with cancer captured the hearts of the community will live on in a special festiv...
Your ‘presents’ is requested by Father Christmas himself to take part in the most festive fundraising event of the year! Kickstart Christmas by...
Acorns Children’s Hospice in Birmingham reopened its doors for overnight stays this week – welcoming children for short breaks for the first ti...
More big names in business from across the West Midlands have joined Acorns Children’s Hospice to help champion the charity’s lifeline care and...
The parents of Birmingham boy will be pushing themselves to the limit in a bid to understand the day-to-day challenges faced by their beloved son w...
When three friends with a combined age of 240 decided to fundraise for the hospices that support their area, they embraced the maths and came up wi...
Community’s Extraordinary Response Following Break-in at Kings Heath Charity Shop Our charity shop in Kings Heath was broken into overnight o...
Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused at Acorns Kings Heath shop during break-in Our charity shop in Kings Heath was broken into overnight on ...
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2021 at Acorns Children’s Hospice The 1st – 7th June 2021 is national Volunteers’ Week – an annual c...
Renowned figures and highly respected members of the West Midlands business community have been revealed as the first charity champions to join Aco...
An exclusive A0 print of the Forward in Unity print is up for grabs at auction to raise funds Acorns Children’s Hospice Art4Charity brought t...
Helping to create an open culture of discussion around death, dying and bereavement Acorns Children’s Hospice will once again be taking part in D...
Thank you to everyone for supporting our vital children’s hospice care Over the past year our amazing care teams have continued to be there every...
A £2 million appeal to save a Black Country children’s hospice is marking its one-year anniversary by paying tribute to the incredible fundraisi...
A Children’s Hospice Week message from Acorns Director of Care, Emma I have the privilege of being the Director of Care for Acorns Children’s H...
Had a clear-out during lockdown? Redecorated any rooms? Acorns Children’s Hospice has opened a brand-new contactless donation station for support...
Celebrating the fantastic volunteers who give their time throughout our organisation This Volunteers Week our generous volunteers may not be able t...
Our Family Team have been sending out activity packs to help entertain the siblings of children we support In what is a scary and unprecedented tim...
Our hospices might look a little different right now, but they’re still full of the same love and warmth that make our families feel safe and at ...
A hospice nurse has sent an emotional message of thanks to kindhearted shop workers after she was ‘blown away’ by a touching gesture of gratitu...
Have you got time to spare? Don’t let it go to waste, why not put some to good use for Acorns! We’ve all got a little bit more time on ou...
Acorns Welcomes Government Announcement of £750m Support Package for Charities Hit By Coronavirus “Everyone at Acorns Children’s Hospice is de...
Here you can find the latest information on how we are responding to the Covid-19 national emergency at Acorns Children’s Hospice. At any time, o...
As the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is felt across the nation, Acorns is adapting the way it helps families who rely on its care and support....
As news about coronavirus develops day by day – in a heart-warming example of community action – Acorns is mobilising its staff to help support...
A message from Acorns Chief Executive Toby Porter At this time of great concern for us all, I sincerely I hope that this message finds you, your lo...
Joan’s bucket collection surprise Joan Goodger is one of Acorns loyal volunteers. As a mum to a child who used Acorns services, she knows only to...
Friends also get together regularly to raise funds. The local tennis club recently held a sponsored 24-hour tennis tournament and the family have r...
‘Brave soles’ hot-footed over to the Black Country Living Museum yesterday (Thursday 12 March) for a special fundraising event for Acorns Child...
A charity which provides vital care for children and families as received a significant boost from the West Midlands business community. Movers and...
At our ‘In Conversation’ event two of the region’s best-known faces came together, as well as many influential members of the busines...
Two of the region’s best-known faces came together yesterday for an exclusive event in aid of a local children’s hospice. A shared passion for ...
Big names from across the West Midlands are all fired up for a daring fundraiser from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Captains of industry and lea...
Hundreds flock to Black Country beauty spot for incredi-bubble foamy fundraiser
Meet the Acorns super seven taking on our Sahara Trek
Final call to take part in Acorns biggest-ever Bubble Rush – don’t miss out!
Acorns Children’s Hospice celebrates success at prestigious Charity Retail Awards
Charity’s powerful new film shares moving journey of local families and shines honest light on hospice care
Swimming pool experts go to great lengths to help Acorns Children’s Hospice
BBC star joins Acorns volunteer celebrations
Acorns celebrates official reopening of Black Country hospice
Talbots Law Announced as Headline Sponsor for Major Summer Fundraising Event
Official Charity Announced for Run Solihull 2023
Acorns makes history as first hospice to win prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award
Banksy Artwork Sale Raises £200,000 for Acorns
Acorns Teams are Duty Bearers for Children’s Rights
Big Step Forward for Black Country Children’s Hospice refurbishment
Birmingham Tech teams up with Acorns
Builders Merchant Celebrates Phenomenal Fundraising Milestone
Sporting Memorabilia Donated to Acorns
Acorns Children’s Hospice Announces New CEO
Families at Acorns Get into Seasonal Spirit with Special Visit to SnowDome’s Magical Winter Wonderland
Alexis’ memory lives on at Celebrate Your Star
Phenomenal Gloucestershire Fundraisers Bow-Out after Raising Over £350,000
Call for Saddlers fans to ‘bring a pound to the ground’
Mythbusters: 10 Things You Should Know About Making a Will
Peaky Blinders Creator, Steven Knight and poet, Benjamin Zephaniah Reunited for Exclusive Charity Event
Acorns Statement on Worcester Warriors
Acorns CEO Toby Porter Bows Out After Six Years – and new interim CEO announced
Hundreds Flock to Black Country Beauty Spot for Acorns Famous Bubble Rush
Acorns Business Ambassadors Celebrate Generating £150,000 Worth of Support in First Year
Behind the headlines: What is children’s palliative and hospice care?
Acorns Super Summer Draw is here!
Why Lily took on a skydive for Acorns Children’s Hospice
Acorns Chief Executive Toby Porter to Step Down after Six Years
Acorns Bubble Rush Returns for Bumper Bonanza in Support of Local Children and Families
Acorns Partners with Law Firms in Free Will Writing Scheme to Help Fund Lifeline Care
Green Light for Refurbishment of Acorns Children’s Hospice in Walsall as Appeal Donations Flood In
Local Family Makes Huge Gesture as Acorns Appeal Reaches £100k Fundraising Milestone
‘Proud’ Acorns Parent Ambassador Among 2,000 West Midlands Batonbearers for Queen’s Baton Relay
Excitement builds for Acorns first official matchday takeover at Walsall FC
Brave Soles Feel the Heat in Epic Fundraiser for Birmingham Charities
Acorns Launches Room to Grow Appeal to Help Transform Black Country Hospice
Six of Birmingham’s Brilliant Business Minds Join Acorns Ambassador Scheme
Children’s Charity Makes History as First Hospice Ever to Win Prestigious UNICEF UK Silver Award
Ex-Firefigher to Make ‘Wheel’ Difference for Local Families with London to Paris Cycle
Make Supporting Acorns Your New Year’s Resolution
There’s no Time Like the ‘Present’ to Donate Your Unwanted Gifts to Acorns
5 things you probably didn’t know about skydiving
Calling All Rugby Fans – Join Acorns and Worcester Warriors for Action-Packed Charity Matchday Experience
Families Get into Festive Spirit with Exclusive Preview of SnowDome’s Magical Winter Wonderland
Midlands Mum Plea to Help Keep Memory of 7-year-old Daughter Alive this Christmas
Dash for Cash and Help Local Families with Return of Charity’s Virtual Festive Fundraiser
Birmingham Children’s Hospice Reopens for Short Breaks for First Time Since Start of Pandemic
Charity’s Growing Ambassador Scheme Welcomes More Big Names in Business
Moving Reason Parents are Walking 100 Miles in Son’s Shoes
Octogenarian Trio to Walk Their Age in Miles for Acorns
Community Donates Incredible £30,000 after Kings Heath Shop Break-in
Acorns Kings Heath Shop break-in
Volunteers’ Week 2021
Big Names in Business Join Forces for Local Children’s Charity
Art 4 Charity auction for Acorns
Dying Matters Week 2021
Acorns Annual Thank You Week 2021
Acorns Appeal Celebrates One Year of Incredible Support as Fundraising Total Hits £885,000
Celebrating Children’s Hospice Week – Emma, Director of Care
Lockdown Clear-out? Donate to Acorns with New Contactless Drop-off Point
Volunteers Week 2020
Supporting siblings at home
Changing the way we work to further protect staff and families
Hospice Nurse’s Emotional ‘Thank You’ to Kindhearted Shop Workers
More time on your hands – why not give 12 hours to Acorns
‘We are deeply grateful and reassured by this major announcement of Government support for the charitable sector’
Acorns Response to Coronavirus
‘Finding what you need in shops is hard at the moment – but it’s even harder for families at Acorns’
A heart-warming example of community in action – Acorns mobilises its staff to help isolated families
‘No matter what happens over the coming months, the need for vital children’s hospice care will not go away’
The magic of volunteering
Sheila’s story
Sparks Fly as ‘Brave Soles’ Face the Flames for Local Children and Families
Children’s Charity Receives Significant Boost from Business Community
In Conversation event raises over £18,000 towards the Save Acorns Black Country Hospice Appeal
Peaky Blinders Creator Steven Knight CBE Joins Mayor Andy Street CBE for Acorns Charity Event
Heavyweights from Business and Politics Among Daredevils Facing the Fire for Acorns