A BRIERLEY Hill financial services company has begun a year of support for a Black Country children's hospice by donating £7,000 - enough to fund a full 24 hours of care.

Abacus Wealth Services, Two Woods Lane, will spend the next 12 months fundraising for the Acorns Children's Hospice in Walsall.

An array of events to raise cash will go to the Save Acorns Black Country Hospice Appeal, which is looking to raise £2m.

Daniel Paton, financial adviser at Abacus Wealth Services, said: "Acorns is a vital part of the community and offers a lifeline for so many local families every single day. Abacus paid for a day of care because we are determined to play our part in helping such a deserving cause."

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for children and young people with life limiting and life-threatening conditions across three specialist centres. It also provides support for their families.

Vicki Rowles, Head of Fundraising at Acorns Children's Hospice, said: “Thanks to the generosity of Abacus Wealth Services, we can continue to ensure we can be there for families when they need us most.

“Through their support we can put smiles on children’s faces as they enjoy activities like art therapy, music sessions or a splash in the hydrotherapy spa. This contribution has also made it possible for us to be there for families during their most difficult moments, to provide dedicated emergency and end-of-life care."

To find out more go to visit abacuswealthservices.co.uk/acorns-childrens-hospice/.