A C Mole donate 120 Easter eggs to Fostering In Somerset for local children in care
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Somerset business spreads Christmas cheer to children in care
An independent accountancy firm in Somerset has brought festive joy to some of the county’s most vulnerable children by donating over 170 Christmas chocolate boxes to young people in care.
Somerset firm A C Mole continue to support charitable and not-for-profit initiatives across the county through its ACM Community scheme. As part of the organisation’s ongoing pledge to give back, the firm is donating chocolate treats to children living with Somerset Council foster carers and in children’s homes. This follows a similar gesture in 2023, when A C Mole marked its 120th anniversary by donating 120 Easter eggs to children in care.
Amanda Gunter, Partner at A C Mole, said:
"The ACM Community is about giving back to our local community and giving our staff an opportunity to participate in a meaningful way. Our staff donated over 70 selection boxes and the firm more than matched that bringing the total to 174 selection boxes. Everybody loves chocolate at Christmas, so hopefully this will bring a little joy to those in care or moving on from care."
With over 650 children and young people in care across Somerset, this generous gesture not only provides a sweet Christmas surprise but also shines a spotlight on the urgent need for more foster carers locally.
Cllr Heather Shearer, Lead Member for Children, Families and Education, said:
"Christmas can be a difficult time for children who are not living with their birth families, and small gestures like this make a huge difference. These chocolate boxes will bring smiles and a sense of belonging to children who need it most.
"We are incredibly grateful to A C Mole for their generosity and for helping us raise awareness of the urgent need for foster carers. Every child deserves a safe, supportive home, and we need more people to come forward to make that happen. If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time to take that step – you could change a child’s life forever."
Foster carers play a vital role in our communities, providing vulnerable children with stability, safety and support within a nurturing home. To become a foster carer you need to be aged 21 or over with a spare room in your home, but most importantly, and a caring heart. Full training and support are provided, including a dedicated Supervising Social Worker and weekly payments to support you financially.
For more information, visit the Fostering in Somerset website or call 0800 587 9900.
If fostering isn’t possible, there are other ways to support children in care. Route1 Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service offer volunteering opportunities to make a difference in a child’s life – from ensuring their voice is heard in meetings to befriending and spending time with them outside their foster home. Find out more on the Route1 Advocacy webpage.
