Acorns Welcomes Government Announcement of £750m Support Package for Charities Hit By Coronavirus
“Everyone at Acorns Children’s Hospice is deeply grateful for this announcement of support from central Government for the charitable sector, and the significant contribution promised specifically towards the country’s hospices, in recognition of the vital services we provide.
“The pandemic has greatly reduced our income at Acorns both from fundraising and from our shops, as it has for all charities. We are reassured by this major announcement and look forward to finding out how this Government support will be allocated.
“Hospices such as Acorns have been facing an impossible situation, with our care needed more than ever because of the nature of this emergency, but seeing our charitable income dropping away so suddenly and so sharply. Warnings over the past month about the risk to services provided by charities and to the future of the charities themselves were not exaggerated.
“Like all the many fantastic organisations in the hospice sector nationally, Acorns is providing critical support in the response to this pandemic. We have drawn upon all our specialist expertise and manpower to do everything we can alongside our NHS colleagues in the fight, as well as continuing to be there for all the children and families in our local community who need us at this worrying time.
“This announcement from the Government should also inspire people to continue to support their local charities, if they are in a position to do so. We are all in this together, and your generosity along with this vital Government support will allow hospices like Acorns continue to provide our vital care during this emergency, and long after this virus has been defeated.”
Toby Porter, Chief Executive, Acorns Children’s Hospice
Together we are stronger and together we are fighting Coronavirus
We need you, now more than ever, to support Acorns as we stand together with our local communities in the fight against coronavirus.
Whilst we must all stay safe at home where possible, there are so many ways that you can still get involved, including:
Boredom Busters
Staying at home doesn’t have to be dull! Check out our family activity pack.
Give a donation
Help fund vital emergency and end of life care across our three hospices.
Set up a regular gift
Setting up a regular donation will help us continue caring throughout this uncertain time.
Boredom Beats
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Virtual events
Up for a challenge? Take part in an event from the comfort of your own home.
Virtual bucket collection
Whilst we can’t be out doing bucket collections, hold a virtual collection instead!
