Law firm raises more than £118,000 for Acorns vital care

A phenomenal £118,136 has been raised for Acorns Children’s Hospice by a local law firm following ‘an incredible’ three-year partnership with the charity.

Award-winning Talbots Law demonstrated the power of the partnership by supporting key events such as Bubble Rush, the Worcester City Runs, the Alton Towers Fun Run and a major summer appeal.

The total raised is being used to provide vital care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as support for their families.

Dave Hodgetts, chief executive at Talbots Law, said: “Over the past three years staff have been overwhelmingly committed to supporting Acorns, and it’s absolutely amazing that we can hold a cheque for such a fantastic amount. We’re so very proud to come here today and celebrate that achievement.

“We’ve supported as many events as we could and wherever possible the team has really stepped up to help. I do get emotional and humbled when I visit Acorns. It’s an extraordinary charity and we’re honoured to be able to support it.”

Talbots Law has been the headline sponsor at Acorns Bubble Rush, taking part as a team each year to enjoy the bubbly fun.

The firm also sponsored the Hannah’s Hearts appeal which saw hundreds of bespoke metal hearts being planted in a huge installation in the county.

Additionally, it supported the charity’s Celebrate Your Star campaign, participated in a ‘Hunted’ challenge and a team trekked Snowdon and Hadrian’s Wall.

The firm also hosted three Talbots Law Golf Days, alongside volunteering, regular donations and other fundraising events. 

Abi Coulson, senior manager of Corporate Partnerships, said: “Talbots Law has been remarkable. We’ve worked on so many different events together and it means so much to Acorns to be partnered with such an incredible organisation.

“The money they have raised is absolutely crucial, and because of Talbots Law and organisations like them we can continue providing vital care to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and support for their families.

“Every business which chooses to support Acorns helps us give a voice to children who need it the most and the impact that can have is immense.

“It ensures we can be there to provide care every single day, 365 days a year. We really couldn’t do without the support of our local business community.”

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and support for their families.

In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 780 children across the West Midlands, and supported over 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved.

Children visit Acorns for rehabilitative respite, symptom management, emergency and end-of-life care.

This care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.

Acorns needs around £35,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with more than 70 per cent of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.

Pictured: Dave Hodgetts and Abi Coulson