Grayson was a beautiful baby, with deep blue eyes and a perfect smile. For mom Becky and dad George, he was their ‘little miracle’. But o...
Grayson’s story
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Protected: Ethan’s story
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Luca Atzori’s story
With the help of Acorns Children’s Hospice Tony and Zoe Atzori created a lifetime of memories with their little boy Luca
Kavarli’s story
Karvarli is a social butterfly. He loves to be around people, spreading smiles and stealing hearts wherever he goes. Read more here
Cara’s story
Cara’s mum learned about Acorns while she was in hospital. She can get support and care for Cara while having time to herself.
Oliver’s story
Six-year-old Oliver is a cheerful little chatterbox. He’s always got a smile on his face even when he’s not well. Find out how Acorns suppo...
Marwah’s story
Marwah is a happy, bubbly little girl, who has a great sense of humour. Read her mum’s words about how Acorns helps her and the whole family<...
Bluebell’s story
Bluebell is a little ray of sunshine. She’s been on quite the journey in her short life, making her big smiles all the more precious. Read her s...
Harry and George’s story
Harry and George are two of the cheekiest, most sociable boys. The brothers both have a rare genetic condition. Read more about them.
June’s Legacy
Read about June Sayce, whose donation of land in Worcester allowed Acorns hospice to expand and care for more local children and families
Superhero Aum’s Lasting Legacy
To mark Aum’s 7th birthday, Dad Vikas remembers his son’s life and how an internationally recognised award now honours the impact Aum had.
...Aum’s story
Dad Vikas shares a powerful first-hand account of how Acorns was there when the unimaginable happened, creating memories that would last a lifetime...
Why supporting Acorns Room to Grow Appeal is helping to keep Isla-Rae’s memory alive
ISSUE DATE: 12 October 2022 When Acorns Children’s Hospice launched its Room to Grow Appeal on 9 February to raise vital funds towards the major ...
Jabran’s journey to Acorns
At Acorns, our Chefs know the power of food – for your health, growth, and general nutrition. But it is also something our Chefs believe can brin...
Bringing People Together with Food
At Acorns, our Chefs know the power of food – for your health, growth, and general nutrition. But it is also something our Chefs believe can brin...
Looking for a challenge you’ll never forget?
Today (Friday 13th May) I’m doing a sunrise trek of Pen Y Fan – the highest peak in South Wales with a hilly round trip of 17km.
Bradley Addison – a tribute
We are devastated to share the news that the wonderful Bradley Addison has sadly passed away aged just 18. A committed Acorns Ambassador and huge A...
Ramadan: a month of fasting and spiritual reflection
Ramadan: a month of fasting and spiritual reflection By Bobby Waris, Chief Executive of PAK Travels Ltd and a Trustee of Acorns During Ramadan, Mus...
A Tribute to Sally Parsons, an Acorns legend
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Acorns legend Sally Parsons, who passed away on the 10th of March, and whose funeral was held today (4th Apri...
Acorns Children’s Hospice Supports Young Carers Action Day
Wednesday 16th March is Young Carers Action Day, organised by Carers Trust to raise awareness of young carers and the incredible contribution they ...
Moving reason behind mum’s walk across broken glass
Cara has a 2 year old daughter with a rare condition called MAND, after recieving support from Acorns Children’s Hospice she is giving back t...
Isabella’s Place – building a new craft room at Acorns
Isabella’s parents spearheaded the campaign to Save Acorns Black Country Hospice. In honour of their daughter, the craft room has been rename...
Jack’s story
16 year old Jack had cerebral palsy and visited Acorns for the Three Counties, our children’s hospice in Worcester. Sadly, in November 2020, ...
‘Acorns Hospice in the Black Country is the Happiest, Friendliest Place with Loveliest People’
Becoming a volunteer at Acorns in the Black Country was ‘fate’ for Vic Shuck. After retiring from work, Vic began looking for a new challen...
Revealing the truth behind 5 myths about children’s hospices
The truth behind five common myths about children’s hospice care There are lots of myths about children’s hospices, many people donR...
Donate children’s clothes to your local Acorns shop!
Acorns Children’s Hospice charity shops are asking you to donate quality children’s clothes to raise funds for local families Is your c...
Meet Alexus and Natalie, the Twin Sisters Who Are the Face of Acorns Christmas Appeal
The parents of premature twin girls born at just 23 weeks open their hearts to share the greatest gift their family was given as they said goodbye ...
How it feels to give The Greatest Gift – from an Acorns Family Team Worker
I’m Julie and I’m a Family Team Worker at Acorns Children’s Hospice. I was able to support Alexus, Natalie and the whole family t...
5 Free Things you can do this Christmas to support Acorns Children’s Hospice
Christmas is a time for family, friends and creating memories. For the families Acorns supports, these moments are even more precious and ones they...
New Sepsis screening tool developed in partnership with the UK Sepsis Trust
Acorns Children’s Hospice and the UK Sepsis Trust have worked in partnership to develop new Sepsis screening tools, for use in paediatric pal...
Jack Grealish’s message to children and families at Acorns
Ahead of Man City playing Aston Villa at Villa Park on Wednesday 1st December, Jack Grealish has sent a message to children and families at Acorns ...
Your legacy, your difference
Did you know that gifts in Wills play a vital role in funding our care? Gifts from generous supporters remembering Acorns Children’s Hospice in t...
Volunteering
Did you know, we currently have 1,300 amazing volunteers* who give their time at our hospices, shops, fundraising events and in the local community...
Discover your local Acorns shop
Our hospice charity shops play a vital role in raising funds for Acorns, generating around £1 million towards our care every year. With a network ...
Take part in an event
By taking part in one of our exciting events you’ll be doing something truly amazing. Not only will you help raise funds to support our vital car...
Get your business involved!
The local business community makes a significant contribution to the annual cost of delivering Acorns care services. In fact, we simply couldn’t ...
Give a special gift
Over the past year, donations from the local community have provided 60% of the funding we need to run our vital care services. That’s an inc...
“We must all strive each every day to keep John’s dreams for Acorns alive.” – A Tribute to John Overton
I was very sad to learn that my dear friend and Acorns very first Chief Executive John Overton had passed away on Saturday 2 October. John died pea...
Esme’s story
This Hospice Care Week we’re sharing Esme’s story to highlight the importance of local children’s hospice care. Esme is a very ha...
Acorns Inspirations Number 2
Acorns Parent Carer Champion Tony Frobisher has started a new blog series called ‘Acorns Inspirations’, he’ll be chatting to some...
Acorns Inspirations Number 1
Acorns Parent Carer Champion Tony Frobisher has started a new blog series called ‘Acorns Inspirations’, he’ll be chatting to some...
Supporting Siblings to know they’re not alone
What is Sibling Support and how does it help the brothers and sisters of children with life limiting and life threatening conditions? Sibling Suppo...
Haniya’s story – support for the whole family
Haniya has a life limiting condition but that doesn’t stop her from being the happiest little girl, her whole family gets support from Acorns...
Ezra’s story – short breaks at Acorns Children’s Hospice
Acorns Children’s Hospice is our safety net Ezra has a life threatening condition and visits Acorns for the Three Counties for short breaks. ...
The Power of Music
Music therapy is a powerful medium and great tool for children at Acorns. Music therapist Leanne explains the importance of her sessions and says m...
Cycle Star Duncan Mathieson
Inspirational fundraisers like Duncan have been pushing themselves to the limit so children’s hospices aren’t pushed to theirs Acorns V...
Walking Wonder Dave Wall
Inspirational fundraisers like Dave have been pushing themselves to the limit so children’s hospices aren’t pushed to theirs Dave Wall ...
Cycling Sensation Ali Jones
Inspirational fundraisers like Ali have been pushing themselves to the limit so children’s hospices aren’t pushed to theirs Acorns char...
Channel Champion Alex Grove
Inspirational fundraisers like Alex have been pushing themselves to the limit so children’s hospices aren’t pushed to theirs Ex-Worcest...
Rachel’s story – Children’s Hospice Week 2021
Children’s Hospice Week 2021: Pushed to the limit… Rachel’s Story 2020 was a year like no other for mum of two Rachel. When news of Covid-19 ...
The importance of hydrotherapy
What is hydrotherapy and why is it so important for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions and their families? Hydrotherapy is...
Batten Disease Awareness Day – Matthew’s story
Batten Disease is an extremely rare, genetic, neurological condition, a form of dementia which affects just 150 children and young people in the UK...
Volunteering Voices – Gemma, hospice volunteer
Hear from Gemma who has been volunteering at our hospice in Selly Oak during the pandemic, delivering care packages and pool spotting during hydrot...
Why I volunteer at an Acorns shop – Elisha’s story
We caught up with sixth form student Elisha before lockdown last year to find out why she volunteers at her local Acorns shop My name is Elisha, I&...
Why Will writing is so important
Learn why writing your Will is so important from Legacy and In Memory Manager Lindsay June is Make a Will Month at Acorns Children’s Hospice and ...
Nurturing with nature
To mark National Gardening Week find out how the gardens at our children’s hospices play a special role in our care for life limited and life...
Helen’s walk for children’s hospices
Inspirational 88 year-old fundraiser goes the distance for local children’s hospices Helen challenged herself to walk 100k in 28 days during ...
Charlie’s story – children’s hospice support during a pandemic
“The fear we have of the virus – it just petrifies us.” As we mark one year since the first lockdown, it has long been clear that families ca...
Ezra’s story
Stratford family receives vital support from their local children’s hospice Meet Ezra – a little boy with one of the biggest smiles. His mu...
Hugh’s story
A protective little bubble When Hugh was born, apart from a bout of pneumonia he was discharged as a completely healthy baby. Quite quickly however...
Why your stories could help our son Oscar and other children at Acorns
Oscar loves listening to stories. In fact, they really help calm him when he’s feeling anxious… This is why his dad Alex and mum Dani are l...
What working in a children’s hospice is really like
Jabran, staff nurse at our hospice in Birmingham feels humbled to work at Acorns. For him, being able to bring tailored care and fun to the lives o...
Jacob’s story
Standing together with isolated families For a child like Jacob, being shielded at home for his safety is nothing new. Jacob’s heart conditi...
Covid-19 Information for Families
Updated 5 January 2021 Following the Government announcement on 4 January 2021 of new lockdown restrictions for England – Acorns will continu...
Acorns Shining Stars Appeal – Aimee’s first Christmas dinner
At Acorns, we understand that Christmas is all about making memories. For many of the families we support, the future can seem very uncertain, whic...
‘If I knew then what I know now’
“I feel so lucky to see how happy the children are in Acorns care“ My name is Mel and I have the privilege of being an Area fundraiser ...
Sophia’s story
“It’s all about fun and feels just like visiting family“ Sophia is a little miracle. At two days old, she suffered a cardiac arrest i...
Your Impact Report 2020
Thanks to you Whether you’re one of our generous supporters, amazing volunteers, dedicated and highly skilled members of staff, or our many value...
Acorns response to localised alert levels
Updated 30/10/2020 What a local COVID Alert level means Local COVID alert levels set out information for the local authorities, residents and worke...
Haniya’s story
There for her and me Happy little Haniya is always smiling. Hear how Acorns cares not just for Haniya, but for the whole family, from her mum Shaba...
Local Lockdown Covid-19 Information for Families
Services provided by Acorns in the event of a local lockdown As it stands, there is no immediate change to the services provided by Acorns. Should ...
Complementary therapies for children and families
A soothing touch Complementary therapies are often seen as a treat. At Acorns Children’s Hospice they can be much more than that. Let Glen fr...
Luca’s story – shielding a vulnerable child from Covid-19
Luca’s mum Faye shares her families experience of the Covid-19 pandemic This year the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all our lives. It has meant ...
Countdown to Ex-Worcester Warrior Star’s Ambitious Channel Swim for Acorns
Thousands of fundraising events may have been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, but ex-Worcester Warrior Alex Grove remains determined to co...
Children’s Hospice care during a pandemic
Acorns in the Black Country, Walsall has been providing vital front-line hospice care for some of the region’s most vulnerable children and famil...
How hydrotherapy can give young wheelchair users their independence back
As things move towards a new normal our hydrotherapy pool in Birmingham has been reopened to provide essential physiotherapy sessions. Many o...
Toddler Walks His Way to Victory Raising Over £340 for Local Children and Families
A bubbly outgoing toddler is walking on air after clocking up more than 45 miles for Acorns Children’s Hospice – raising over £340 for local f...
Giving families the gift of time with their little one
The gift of time Alongside his role as Staff Nurse at Acorns in the Black Country, Neil is our neonatal lead, caring for babies under 28 days old. ...
Imaginations Run Wild as Acorns Supporters Take On The 2.6 Challenge
What do weighted frog hops, a teddy stroll and squats while carrying a dog all have in common? They’re just some of the quirky ways supporters of...
Charlotte’s Facebook fundraiser
To mark her 21st birthday, Charlotte decided to create a Facebook birthday fundraiser to remember her cousin Matthew Pictured left to right: Jess, ...
Build a den for Ben
Ben’s family and friends commemorated his birthday with one of his favourite things Ben and sister Lydia This year would have been Ben’s ...
Mel’s Story
I guess we would always describe ourselves as a “normal” happy go lucky family, very much part of our local community. Matthew was born a perfe...
Ella’s story
In 2012, on the 10th October I gave birth to my first child, a beautiful baby girl called Ella. It was love at first sight and I couldn’t have be...
“When it was first mentioned about coming to Acorns, my initial response was ‘definitely not'”
Elaine’s daughter used Acorns before she passed away. For Elaine the decision of whether to come to Acorns or not was a difficult one, but she’...
“Without Peter, there would be no Acorns.” – A Tribute to Peter Wildblood
I am very sorry to share the news that Peter Wildblood MBE, our friend and founder of Acorns, died earlier this week. I have spoken to his daughter...
Acorns Siblings Take to the Stage at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Summer School
As part of our special partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome, a limited number of siblings supported at Acorns were invited to take part in ‘The...
1981 – Peter’s memories
“As Headmaster of a large Birmingham school for children with an array of disabilities, I was periodically faced with the death of a pupil, a...
March 2005: Worcester opens its doors
The BASIL (Sibling) magazine group is formed
May 1992: Acorns Asian Mothers’ Support Group created
Dec 1988: Sandra’s memories
Fainting drama as Princess Diana was about to open hospice The kitchens were a hive of activity preparing for the arrival of Princess Diana to offi...
Dec 1988: Official opening of Acorns in Birmingham
2001: Bath Road site in Worcester gifted to Acorns for new hospice
