acorns.org.uk

# Acorns Children’s Hospice: Your local children's hospice

> At Acorns we help families caring for seriously ill children fill the time they have together with love, laughter and lasting memories\.

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## Pages
- [Professional fundraising](https://www.acorns.org.uk/make-a-difference/fundraise/professional-fundraising/)
- [Volunteering](https://www.acorns.org.uk/make-a-difference/volunteering/)
- [Corporate donations](https://www.acorns.org.uk/find-your-shop/corporate-donations/)
- [Time Machine](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/)
- [Gift Aid FAQs](https://www.acorns.org.uk/sign-up-gift-aid/gift-aid-faqs/)

## Posts
- [A young volunteer's journey](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/a-young-volunteers-journey/)
- [Dean 'proud' to run London Marathon and says others should take part](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/volunteers-journey-to-the-london-marathon/): Dean Hughes took part in the most famous run in the whole world – the London Marathon\.
- [Qualification success for Nursing Associates](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/inspiration-and-success-for-nursing-associates/): Acorns Children’s Hospice is celebrating the success of its Nursing Associates, with several team members completing their qualifications and making a significant impact on children’s hospice care\.
- [Meet our Volunteer Befrienders](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/meet-our-volunteer-befrienders/)
- [Stunning victory in urgent petition to secure vital care](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/stunning-victory-in-urgent-petition-to-secure-vital-care/): A powerful message took to the road as Acorns Children’s Hospice revved up its fight to save vital Government funding for children’s hospice care\.

## Products
- [Pay in fundraising](https://www.acorns.org.uk/product/wc-donation-pay-in-fundraising/)
- [Walsall Celebrate Your Star \- child](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/celebrate-your-star-walsall/): For anyone 0\-17 years old\.
- [Walsall Celebrate Your Star \- adult](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/celebrate-your-star-walsall/): For anyone aged 18 years and over\.
- [Birmingham Celebrate Your Star \- adult](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/celebrate-your-star-birmingham/): For anyone aged 18 years and over\.
- [Birmingham Celebrate Your Star \- child](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/celebrate-your-star-birmingham/): For anyone 0\-17 years old\.

## Acorns Knowledge Hub articles
- [Test Article 1](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acorns-knowledge-hub/test-article-1/)

## Stories
- [Patrick's story](https://www.acorns.org.uk/what-we-do/stories/patricks-story/): Patrick, now aged two, suffered a brain injury when he was born suddenly and unexpectedly at home\. In the space of a few hours, Keri and husband Andy went from excitedly expecting the arrival of a healthy baby to their lives being changed forever\.
- [Oliver's story](https://www.acorns.org.uk/what-we-do/stories/olivers-story/): Just weeks old, Oliver was diagnosed with stage five chronic kidney disease, a life threatening condition that meant his kidneys were close to failure and he would need a transplant\.
- [Harry and George's story](https://www.acorns.org.uk/what-we-do/stories/harry-and-georges-story/): Harry and George both have a rare genetic condition\. It’s so rare that there are only around 100 cases in the world\.
- [Freya's story](https://www.acorns.org.uk/what-we-do/stories/freyas-story/): Two\-year\-old Freya is her mum’s ‘little bestie’\. She’s ‘super sassy’, loves cuddles and enjoys listening to stories at bedtime\. She also hates water and screams the house down at bathtime, and even though Freya cannot speak, she lets you know very quickly if she doesn’t like something\.
- [Thea's story](https://www.acorns.org.uk/what-we-do/stories/theas-story/): “Acorns was everything we needed without knowing we needed it\.” Mum Karen tells the heart\-breaking story of their daughter Thea\.

## Play Hub Activities
- [Childhood games challenge](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/childhood-games-challenge/): From skipping and hopscotch to paper aeroplanes and board games, choose a few simple activities, add some friendly competition and raise money\.
- [Dress like a kid day](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/dress-like-a-kid-day/): Bring back a favourite childhood look, dress as the person you wanted to be when you grew up or swap your usual uniform for something more playful\.

## Venues
- [The Alps](https://www.acorns.org.uk/venue/the-alps/)
- [Bevere Gallery and Artist Studios](https://www.acorns.org.uk/venue/bevere-gallery-and-artist-studios/)
- [Snowdon](https://www.acorns.org.uk/venue/snowdon/)
- [Malvern Park, Solihull](https://www.acorns.org.uk/venue/malvern-park-solihull/)
- [The Cedar Room, Loudon Suite](https://www.acorns.org.uk/venue/the-cedar-room/)

## Organisers
- [Acorns Children's Hospice](https://www.acorns.org.uk/organiser/acorns-childrens-hospice-4/)
- [Acorns Children's Hospice](https://www.acorns.org.uk/organiser/acorns-childrens-hospice-3/)
- [Acorns Children's Hospice](https://www.acorns.org.uk/organiser/acorns-childrens-hospice-2/)
- [Snow and Paddles](https://www.acorns.org.uk/organiser/snow-and-paddles/)
- [Tony Shortland](https://www.acorns.org.uk/organiser/tony-shortland/)

## Events
- [Coventry 10k 2026](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/coventry-10k-2026/): Coventry 10k is a race that offers a beautiful setting, relaxed atmosphere, bespoke finishers medal, and a perfect course for a personal best\!
- [Worcester City Runs 2026](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/worcester-city-runs-2026/): Join \#TeamAcorns for the 2024 Worcester City Runs 10th Anniversary\! Come and support your local children’s hospice and be part of 4,000 runners taking part in this weekend of celebrations\!
- [Malvern Hills Challenge: End to End](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/malvern-hills-challenge/): Join \#TeamAcorns at Malvern Hills for an amazing challenge\! See the best views in the country while supporting Acorns\.
- [Acorns Trek the Alps 2027](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/acorns-trek-the-alps-2027/): Join \#TeamAcorns as you trek the Alps in 2027\. Experience stunning views across three countries, all in aid of Acorns\!

- [London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/london-landmarks-half-marathon-2027/): Join \#TeamAcorns for the 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon and run through both the City of London and City of Westminster\!

## Series
- [Acorns Trek the Alps 2027](https://www.acorns.org.uk/series/acorns-trek-the-alps-2027/)
- [Worcester City Runs 2026](https://www.acorns.org.uk/series/worcester-city-runs-2026/)

## Categories
- [Blogs and updates](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/category/blogs-and-updates/)
- [Acorns supporters](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/category/acorns-supporters/)
- [Statutory](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/category/statutory/)
- [Celebrities](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/category/celebrities/)
- [Hospices](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/category/hospices/)

## Tags
- [Acorns event](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/tag/acorns-event/)
- [Birmingham hospice](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/tag/birmingham-hospice/)
- [Remembrance](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/tag/remembrance/)
- [Children's Care Matters](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/tag/childrens-care-matters/)
- [care story](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/tag/care-story/)

## Event Tags
- [West Midlands](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/event_tag/west-midlands/)
- [10k](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/event_tag/10k/)
- [half marathon](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/event_tag/half-marathon/)
- [charity partner](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/event_tag/charity-partner/)
- [family](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/event_tag/family/)

## Product categories
- [Donation](https://www.acorns.org.uk/product-category/donation/)
- [Uncategorized](https://www.acorns.org.uk/product-category/uncategorized/)
- [Ticket](https://www.acorns.org.uk/product-category/ticket/)

## Product tags
- [donation](https://www.acorns.org.uk/product-tag/donation/)

## Knowledge Hub Categories
- [Volunteering](https://www.acorns.org.uk/news/acorns-knowledge-hub/category/volunteering/)

## Audiences
- [Businesses](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/audience/businesses/)
- [Schools and colleges](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/audience/schools-and-colleges/)
- [Community groups](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/audience/community-groups/)
- [Families and individuals](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/audience/families-and-individuals/)

## Activity Types
- [Games and play](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/type/games-and-play/)
- [Sports and challenges](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/type/sports-and-challenges/)
- [Dress\-up and nostalgia](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/type/dress-up-and-nostalgia/)

## Planning Levels
- [Quick and easy](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/planning-level/quick-and-easy/)
- [Needs some planning](https://www.acorns.org.uk/timemachine/bakw/play-hub/planning-level/needs-some-planning/)

## Event Categories
- [Running](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevents/category/running/)
- [Challenges](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevents/category/challenges/)
- [Community events](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevents/category/community-events/)
- [Family friendly events](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevents/category/family-fun/)
- [Treks](https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevents/category/treks/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.acorns.org.uk/sitemap_index.xml)