Charity & Fundraising
Charity and fundraising events supported by Acorns staff, service users and families.
The TB100 is the annual charity cycling event organised by the specialist healthcare executive search firm Compass Carter Osborne (CCO) in support of the charity Spread A Smile. Spread a Smile is an incredible charity who bring joy and laughter to seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families during long hospital stays and at home.
Our CEO Cass Palmer has participated within the event for the last 3 years as a (terrible!) cyclist, and also the team’s very own yoga instructor to warm everyone up, prior to the bike ride!
In 2025 Cass managed to persuade Hayden Foster, Acorns Business Development Director & Registered Manager, to participate in cycling 100km! He is still not speaking to her..
Dash in the dark for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance – Amanda Barnwell, Director of Operations, Helen Green, Head of Recruitment and Wellbeing, and Nic went for a 5k walk to raise money for the charity. It was a really fun evening!
Acorns ‘Festival Fun at the Beach’ in June at The Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Hampshire. Raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, a UK-wide charity uniting people to stop cystic fibrosis.
Hayden Foster, Acorns Business Development Director & Registered Manager, and Helen Green, Acorns Head of Recruitment and Wellbeing Lead, completing the ABP Half Marathon and raising funds for Abby’s Heroes. The Hampshire-based charity is dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families.
Acorns hosted a fundraising event supporting Macmillan Cancer Support on Southampton Common. Macmillan provides specialist health care, information and support to people affected by cancer.
Sue Vaughan, Acorns Founder & Ambassador, completed a 1KM open water swim organised at Southampton Boat Show in aid of The Rose Road Association. Rose Road is a charity that supports disabled children and young people with complex needs.
Helen Green, Acorns Head of Recruitment and Wellbeing Lead, cycled an amazing 383km across Vietnam and Cambodia to raise money for Abby’s Heroes. The Hampshire-based charity is dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families.
Acorns service users, families and staff supported Abby’s Heroes Big Purple Tea Party week with their own Purple Party in the Park, on Southampton Common.
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