Date: 30th April 2025
Time: 6pm kick-off
Location: Villa Park, Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6HE
Contact: events@acorns.org.uk
Acorns are incredibly proud to be the chosen charity supported by Aston Villa FC Women!
Acorns are the chosen charity supported by Acton Villa FC women at their game against Arsenal Women on Wednesday 30th April.
Villa fans are at the heart of our community, much like Acorns specialist children’s hospices. We’re asking fans to unite with Acorns to bring hope and joy to local children facing life’s toughest challenges – for fans to be ‘part of the Pride’ that extends beyond the stands, a pride that cares, shares, and transforms lives.
Ways to support
- Text ACORNS to 70450 to donate £5 to Acorns*
- Make a donation via our website
- Share your pride – use #PartOfThePride and #AcornsChildrensHospice to share that you’ve donated and made a difference
Together, we can make a lasting impact. Let’s show the strength of the Villa Pride and bring smiles to those who need them most.
*Texts cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message.
How your donation helps
In the past year, Acorns has cared for 781 children and 1,045 families across our region.
As a collective, £35,000 raised could pay for an entire day of vital care at all three of our West Midlands hospices. Your generous donation has the power to make an impact on someone’s life.
£5
£5 could allow us to provide lunch and dinner for a child in one of our hospices.
£20
£20 could fund the resources our clinical Outreach team requires when providing short breaks in the family home.
£45
£45 could fund one hour of specialist palliative care for a child in a hospice.
Alfie and his family are Part of the Pride
For parents Clare and Anthony, Alfie was the perfect addition to their family, and they couldn’t wait to meet him. Yet, just four days after he was born, they noticed something wasn’t quite right.
At seven days old, little Alfie was diagnosed with aortic atresia and underwent his first open-heart surgery. His second followed at seven months old, his third at two years old, and in 2023, at just 10, Alfie bravely endured his fourth open-heart surgery.
For Clare, each hospital visit feels like a blur. But for superfan Alfie, there’s only one thing on his mind – football.
So, when Alfie had the chance to meet his football heroes at Acorns Children’s Hospice, where he and his family receive lifeline care and support, he was over the moon. “I’ve played FIFA with Digne and I even beat McGinn 5-1 this year!” Alfie says.
It’s just one of the many precious memories Acorns has helped them create.
Event details
We are thrilled to be joining AVFC Women for an Acorns matchday takeover!
Come out on 18th May for Aston Villa FC Women vs AFC Man City Women match at Villa Park, where Acorns is the chosen charity. Our amazing volunteers will be there collecting on the day so make sure to bring a pound to the ground.
Can’t make it to Villa Park, or want to support us ahead of the match? Then you can donate below!
How your donation helps
In the past year, Acorns has cared for 750 children and nearly 1,000 families across our region.
It costs £27,000 per day to provide our services and it is only with your support that we can be there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for children who need specialist nursing care. Your generous donation has the power to make an impact on someone’s life.
£5
£5 could allow us to provide lunch and dinner for a family member at Acorns.
£10
£10 could fund art supplies for a session of specialist craft play and memory making.
£20
£20 could help fund the resources our clinical Outreach teams require when providing short breaks in the family home.
£45
£45 could fund one hour of care for a child in a hospice.
Volunteer with us
Support us at Acorns Aston Villa Women matchday as a collection volunteer. All Acorns volunteers will have the chance to watch the match, before collecting again afterwards!
Date: 18th May 2024
Times: 12:00pm – 6:00pm. Kick-off 3:00pm
Location: Villa Park
Email: volunteer@acorns.org.uk
Event details
Date: 12st May 2024
Time: 7:15pm kick off
Location: Poundland Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA
Ticket price: £10 for adults, £5 under 16. Boxes available.
Contact: Michael Gough
This event is in support of Acorns, this is not an Acorns led event.
Watch the Midlands All Stars take on Cresswell Wanderers FC in this exciting charity match day!
Join us for this thrilling match day and bring a pound to the ground in support of the Mayor of Walsall’s four chosen charities. Watch Mat Sadler, Walsall FC manager, and other all stars as they take on Cresswell Wanderers FC in a showdown you’ll definitely not want to miss.
The excitement kicks off at Poundland Bescott Stadium on 12th of May , with gates opening at 6:00pm and the match starting at 7:15pm. It’s an event for the whole family to enjoy, with plenty of fun and entertainment!
By purchasing a ticket, you’re helping Acorns raise vital funds to help local children and families. When a child is diagnosed with a life limiting or life threatening condition, it can be the darkest moment a family’s life. But they don’t have to face it alone.
Support Acorns by attending this amazing charity match day and help us continue to be there.
