Acorns makes its Erdington debut with huge new superstore
Acorns makes its Erdington debut after opening the charity’s biggest-ever superstore.
Aston Villa supports Acorns in Europe
Acorns logo made a welcome return to Villa shirts for the Club’s Europa Conference League clash against Ajax.
How Acorns is breaking new ground in education, learning and development
Kerrie Sprason, Head of Talent Acquisition and Development shares how Acorns ground-breaking Academy came about.
Magical new hydrotherapy pool making waves
A state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool featuring multi-sensory light and sound for children has opened.
Matt and George’s ‘oarsome’ Atlantic row for Jack
Read about how the Worcester Buoys rowed the Atlantic in 40 days in support of Acorns
Acorns secures £145,000 training fund boost
Acorns has received a £145,000 boost towards employee training, thanks to a leading global glass manufacturer.
Leap into action for Acorns this February 29th
Make your extra day count this Leap Year and help ensure Acorns care never stops
Superstore is a success as Acorns opens biggest store
The shelves were stacked, the signs were up and the lights were on as Acorns opened its biggest ever store.
Scoring a hit with Acorns logo on stylish football kits
The logo of Acorns Children’s Hospice is taking pride of place on a host of smart new football shirts worn by AFC Wulfrunians.
Remembering Acorns Trustee, Jim McCarthy
It is with great sadness we share the news that longstanding Acorns Trustee, Jim McCarthy has passed away.
A tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah will be remembered by Acorns for the amount of pure joy he brought to children and families.
Major pool project to make a vital splash
A major project to completely transform a vital hydrotherapy pool into a magical multi-sensory facility has begun.
Ambassador Moin shares his story at the House of Lords
Pride of Britain winner and Acorns Ambassador Moin was guest of honour at the House of Lords for a special event.
Movie magic as sparkling new cinema room unveiled
The magic of the movies has come to Acorns in the Black Country with the opening of a sparkling new cinema room.
Cutting-edge technology opens-up new worlds for children at Acorns
Acorns Children’s Hospice is using the very latest in cutting-edge technology to help open-up new worlds of experience for local children.
Proud night for Acorns at the Innovation Awards
It was a proud night for Acorns at the Innovation Awards on Friday (27th October) with special recognition for the charity’s groundbreaking Family Portal…
Acorns secures £45,000 boost to employee training
Acorns has secured a £45,000 boost towards employee training thanks to a region-wide apprenticeship fund.
Remembering Mary Cushnie: 1929-2023
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, when even our first hospice had yet to open.
‘Speechless’ – £15,000 raised as dinner with Masterchef winner gets standing ovation
Organisers were left ‘speechless’ as an amazing £15,000 was raised during an evening of culinary exploration when the Birmingham community came together to support Acorns
Masterchef marvel cooks up a storm to officially open kitchen
Masterchef winner Dan Lee cooked up a winning dish to help Acorns Children’s Hospice launch its brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen.
Little mascots kick off super season of football fundraising with Walsall FC
This was the moment five proud children walked onto the pitch with their football heroes to kick off another super season of fundraising…
Make second-hand clothes your first choice in re-loved revolution
Shoppers are being challenged to look good, do good and feel good and join the re-loved revolution to help support local children…
Pennies make pounds as one collection tin raises staggering £25,000
A family-run DIY store has shown that saving pennies can really add up after just one collection tin raised an incredible £25,000 for Acorns.
Legacy of Love: Appeal blooms into Dandelion field of lasting support for local families
An awe-inspiring field of metal dandelions stood as the poignant culmination of a moving campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice…
How state-of-the-art ‘ceiling technology’ makes a difference at Acorns
State-of-the-art ‘ceiling technology’ at a Walsall children’s hospice is making a difference thanks to a generous local company.
Looking to the future with the CEO of Acorns
Our CEO, Trevor Johnson, spoke to the Express & Star recently about Acorns, the challenges the charity has faced and our plans for the future.
Limited-edition dandelion sculpture capturing hearts across West Midlands
A stunning limited-edition dandelion sculpture is the poignant symbol behind a new charity appeal from Acorns Children’s Hospice…
Saddlers stars visit Acorns and celebrate scoring fundraising success
Young football fans scored a victory on Thursday (27 July) as stars from Walsall FC paid a special visit to Acorns Children’s Hospice…
Acorns to benefit as Morrisons Partnership hits major milestone
Hundreds of families cared for by Acorns are set to benefit thanks to a major supermarket partnership.
Hundreds flock to Black Country beauty spot for incredi-bubble foamy fundraiser
It was bubbles galore at Walsall Arboretum as hundreds of foamy fundraisers flocked to enjoy the fun…
Meet the Acorns super seven taking on our Sahara Trek
This autumn, a team of intrepid Acorns supporters will be taking on the world’s largest hot desert to help raise funds towards our vital care…
Final call to take part in Acorns biggest-ever Bubble Rush – don’t miss out!
It’s the final countdown as the world’s foamiest fundraiser prepares to blast off in the Black Country to raise vital funds for local children…
What working in a children’s hospice is really like
The magic of the movies has come to Acorns in the Black Country with the opening of a sparkling new cinema room.