the child
what we
achieved
this year…
Acorns cares for children and
provides support to families across
the heart of England. We have
three hospices: in Birmingham, in
Walsall for the Black Country and
Worcester for the Three Counties.
This year we’ve increasingly
provided care and support
in families’ homes and in the
community, reaching out to more
children and families.
We provided vital care for:
830
children
An increase of
5%
We provided support
for more than
“At Acorns, my son has been given the
confidence to try things he’d never normally
dream of. He also has the opportunity
to engage socially, which is great for his
development and self-esteem.”
1,062
families
including those who are
bereaved*
But we know there are
around
2,000
children
*figures based on the period
1st April 2015 to 31st
March 2016
7
in our region with life
shortening conditions
who need our help.