“It’s been great to run our Charity Will Weeks 2023/24 and raise money for some fantastic local charities and good causes, big thanks to all the staff and clients who took part” – David Sinclair
According to our spreadsheet we raised £14,965.00* in total!
*without taking into account Gift Aided donations
Charity Wills Week is where the team at Acorn donate their time to write wills free of charge during two separate weeks within 12 months.
During this time, we ask for a donation to one of our six chosen charities in return for drafting a standard will. The suggested donations are £150 for a single Will, £220 for couple’s Wills and £90 for amendments -saving our client money while raising funds for these fantastic charities.
Every 12 months we select a group of charities that are close to the hearts of our employees. This year our Charities were:
St Margarets Hospice Care has been at the heart of Somerset’s community for 40 years, providing high-quality holistic care for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. We help people to manage their illnesses so that they can continue to make precious memories with loved ones. Patients are at the centre of everything we do, so we take the time to care and to listen to what they need.
For more information visit www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk
St Giles Animal Rescue takes in many of the County’s strays; pets surrendered by owners that are no longer able to care for them, rescues from the puppy farm industry, dog pounds and ex-racing greyhounds. We provide the care, veterinary treatment and training they each need, regardless of cost, to prepare them for their new life. All our rescues are visible on the website once they are ready to find their forever homes.
For more information visit www.stgilesanimalrescue.co.uk/adoptions
Trees For Good Causes* is a socially conscious not-for-profit community interest company (CIC) committed to making a positive impact on the environment and our local communities. We specialise in planting trees in Devon and Somerset.
In addition to our commitment to the environment, we are dedicated to giving back to our communities. Every year, a charity of the year becomes a beneficiary of TFGC profits. We work with local communities to plant native trees that help restore the ecosystem and provide food and shelter for wildlife.
For more information visit www.tfgc.org.uk
Sense believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability. Our work helps thousands of people who are deafblind or who have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfil their potential. We put disabled people and their loved ones at the heart of everything we do. We have over 65 years of expertise in providing personalised support for people of all ages – from early life to adulthood. We offer residential care, virtual support and we have a network of centres in communities across the country.
For more information visit www.sense.org.uk
Rusty Road to Recovery’s* primary objective is to help people with mental health issues back on the road to recovery through creative therapy workshops and classic car restoration. Our vision for the future is to be a ‘hub’ for Sedgemoor… expanding our current range of facilities to further support people’s mental and physical health. We would like to be a one-stop-shop where everything you need for your mental health recovery is under one roof. Rusty Road to Recovery is a fully working motor garage, complete with multiple creative workshops, teaching a wide range of skills.
For more information visit www.rustyroad2recovery.co.uk
Promise Works is a Somerset charity that recruits, trains and supports
volunteers to become long term mentors in their communities to individual vulnerable children and young people aged between 5 and 25. By establishing a one-to-one match between a mentor and a young person we create a trusting relationship that will be in place for at least 2 years. As the relationship develops the mentor often becomes the most positive and stable adult influence in the young person life. In 2022 Promise Works received the Queens Awards for Voluntary Service.
For more information visit www.promiseworks.org.uk
For more information about Charity Wills Week and our chosen charities please see our Flyer
