AC MOLE, an accountancy firm, Somerset has decided to make a generous Easter donation of 120 Easter chocolate eggs towards young people in the County’s care to mark its 120th year.

The children live with Somerset Council’s foster carers and in homes for children, including the first young people welcomed into two newly opened ‘Homes & Horizons’ homes. 
With over 550 young people in care living in Somerset, the donation highlights the need for more foster carers locally, and provides an Easter treat for those in or awaiting foster care.   

 The donation was made as part of a year-long celebration by A C Mole during which they pledge to different local causes.  

  Amanda Gunter, Partner at A C Mole said: “To celebrate our 120th year of A C Mole, we decided the best way to celebrate was to give back to the community, with a new pledge for each of the 12 months following the theme of ‘120’.

"So far, we have celebrated by paying the green grocer’s bill for Taunton Foodbank for the next 12 months, donated much needed items to Taunton Opendoor, sung Christmas carols in a care home for one of our clients, donated money to a local ‘Warm Spaces and Community Feast’ initiative, bought and planted shrubs and trees alongside Somerset Wildlife Trust, and donated books to 3 local primary schools. 


  “In keeping with the time of year, for April’s pledge we wanted to donate 120 Easter Eggs to children in foster care as we know that even a small gesture such as this, will bring happiness and smiles to the faces of those receiving them."

"We are extremely proud to be able to support and raise awareness of Fostering in Somerset and look forward to supporting further local and important causes in the remaining 5 months of our 120th year.”  

 Councillor Tessa Munt, the Lead Member for Children and Families at Somerset Council, said “Many of us will spend time with family over Easter, perhaps enjoying egg hunts and other activities together, but for over 550 Somerset children in care, Easter won’t be celebrated at home with their birth families.   

 “It’s so kind of A C Mole to give back to those who may be less fortunate; raising awareness for fostering and supporting vulnerable Somerset children with their generous donation of Easter eggs. Thank you for letting these young people know someone is thinking of them at this time of year.’’  

  There is an urgent need for more foster carers in Somerset. Foster carers provide a nurturing family environment for vulnerable children and help them to develop and grow. Foster carers need to be aged 21 or over with a spare room in their home, with full training and support provided, including weekly fee and allowance payments. For more information on fostering, please visit www.fosteringinsomerset.org.uk or call 0800 587 9900.  

" If you are inspired to support children and young people in care, but cannot commit to becoming a foster carer, there are other ways to help."  

More information about these roles on the website can be found here.

For more information about career opportunities within Homes & Horizons, please visit here.  

For more information, please contact the Press Office on 01823 355020 or email pressoffice@somerset.gov.uk.