ACORNS Children’s Hospice has been recognised for its vital work with life limited children.

The charity, which has its headquarters in Wythall, won the Excellence in Contribution to the Community Award at the annual Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Dinner and Awards, held at the ICC.

Acorns saw-off stiff competition from a number of Midlands-based charities, and was awarded for its work providing specialist palliative care for life limited and life threatened children and support for their families.

Toby Porter, Acorns chief executive, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this prestigious award, especially in our 30th anniversary year.

“Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide vital care and support for life limited and life threatened children and their families, both in our hospices and the community.

"Thanks to them, we are there for those children and families that need us most, every single day of the year."

He added: "We would like to dedicate this award to those whose generosity has helped keep us going for the last 30 years and to those who we are yet to meet who will help us thrive for the next 30 years.”

In the past year Acorns has cared for over 870 children and more than 1,090 families, including those who are bereaved.