David led Acorns through the 2008 global financial crisis and was at the helm of the charity for its ground-breaking partnership with Aston Villa FC, which saw the club gift the shirt sponsor space to Acorns for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 Premier League football seasons. Here David recalls that incredible partnership, reveals why community support is so vital for Acorns to be able to continue its work and fondly remembers the inspirational Shyam Chandegra.

David Strudley, Acorns Chief Executive from 2006 to 2016

Diane joined Acorns in 2001 as an African-Caribbean Liaison Officer following a career as a nursery nurse. Today Diane is an Acorns Family Team Worker, working alongside families using Acorns, providing pre and post bereavement support, advocacy and coordination of services within the hospices and with other agencies.

Diane Thomas, Acorns Family Team Worker

Acorns Children's Hospice provide care & support to life limited and life threatened children and their families. Fundraising and donations comprise the majority of £10m plus income needed each year.

Acorns Children's Hospice

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