On July 30, members of our Worcester office rolled up their sleeves and dedicated their time to making a difference at Acorns Children’s Hospice. They spent the day transforming part of the hospice’s garden, bringing new life to an overgrown area and preparing it for fresh planting.
The group, including Greg Collings, Olivia Duncan, Karlina Gilday, Nikki Upson, Lucy O'Hare, Lois Connellan, Eleanor Saunders-Brant, Kornelia O'Brien, and Helen Harris and Rhiannon Barton, tackled brambles and weeds, cleared debris, and laid the groundwork for future planting. Their hard work transformed a neglected patch of land into a space ready to blossom.
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides support for babies, children, and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across the Three Counties and West Midlands. Their care is as varied as the needs of the children, ranging from rehabilitative respite and palliative end of life care at their three hospices in Worcester, Birmingham, and Walsall, to crucial outreach services within the community.
In the past year alone, Acorns has supported 780 children and over 1,000 families, including those living with bereavement. The hospice’s impact is profound, offering light in the darkest of times for families navigating unimaginable challenges.
Acorns is a fundraising organisation, relying on the generosity of the community to continue its essential work. It costs an extraordinary £13 million each year to keep the hospices and outreach services running. While one third of this funding currently comes from the Government’s Children's Hospice Grant, the majority is raised through the kindness and commitment of supporters and volunteers.
Our Worcester office is also proudly supporting Acorns as their nominated charity for the Big 25 Challenge, a nationwide effort where we aim to raise a minimum of £25,000 for each of 25 charities across the UK. Through hands-on volunteering and ongoing fundraising, our team is committed to making a real difference for Acorns and the families who depend on their care.
Marketing Manager, Rhiannon Barton, who works in our property agency team said: “We thoroughly enjoyed the day helping clear the garden. It was hard work, but hopefully, having this space cleared will mean they can now plant something much more attractive for people to enjoy.
“We look forward to further supporting Acorns Children’s Hospice, both in the garden and beyond, as part of our commitment to building brighter futures for children and families across our region.”
Sian Timmins, Partnership Fundraising Manager, said: “We were thrilled that the Fisher German team took the time to come to Acorns Hospice to volunteer and clear the overgrown area for it to be re-seeded for wildflowers; they also helped move materials about for a new patio that is being built.
“They have also nominated us their charity for their incredible Big 25 Challenge. We have beenwatching their progress and are looking forward to joining the Worcester team when they start their leg on 26 September.”