‘Start the year by doing something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions’ – that’s the New Year’s resolution the public are being asked to make for Acorns Children’s Hospice in 2025.

There are many opportunities for supporters to get involved with Acorns. By volunteering, fundraising, joining an event, or simply making donations, every effort helps the charity deliver its lifeline care for seriously ill children and their families across the West Midlands.

Vicki Rowles, Director of Fundraising at Acorns, said: “We need your help. The New Year is the perfect time to make a resolution to give something back, and by supporting Acorns you’ll be helping us be there for children and families who need us the most.

“There are countless ways to support Acorns in 2025. You can meet new people by volunteering in one of our shops, keep fit by taking part in one of our fun runs, find great bargains by rummaging through our rails, or you can do good and feel good by simply supporting Acorns in any way you can and telling people of the vital work we do.”

Take part in fundraising events such as Glow Walk, Bubble Rush, the Sahara Trek, the London Marathon, or the Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner with special guests including award-winning screenwriter Steven Knight. Visit: www.acorns.org.uk/events

Volunteering with Acorns makes a huge difference, whether it is at the charity’s three hospices, out in the community or in retail shops across the West Midlands.

Businesses can also get involved by partnering with the charity, or by participating in our corporate volunteering opportunities. You can also leave a gift in your will, or make a donation to remember someone special.

There are numerous ways you can donate, such as a one-off gift or a regular donation. You can also support Acorns by donating your pre-loved items to one of their nearly 50 shops, helping them to keep their shelves fully stocked and sustain their vital work.

Vicki added: “Do something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions. You can help us change lives.  Help can’t wait for children who are seriously ill and with your support we can continue to provide lifeline care for them and their families, not just in 2025 but for generations to come.”

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and support that allows their families to make the most of each precious moment.

In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 780 children across the West Midlands, and supported over 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved.

This vital gift of care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.

Acorns needs around £35,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with two thirds of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.

Make 2025 the year you resolve to make a difference. Visit www.acorns.org.uk/make-a-difference to learn more about how you can get involved.