LITTLE Harriet Foster is making sure the future of Acorns Children's Hospice is as safe as houses.

And now Worcester householders are being urged to join the two-year-old in clearing out their clutter to dig out treasures buried in garages and lofts.

The charity is on the hunt for good quality books, toys, jewellery, CDs, videos and ornaments which it can sell at its shop in Mealcheapen Street to raise much-needed cash.

"People associate charity shops with clothes, but really bric-a-brac and household goods are equally important," said Acorns merchandising manager Dennis Hyde.

"Every year we face a dip in stock as the car-booting season starts because the bric-a-brac goes elsewhere.

"All the funds raised by our shops goes to help Acorns care for children who are unlikely to reach adulthood.

"The help we can give is vital for them and their families, many of whom spend years caring for their child."

The charity offers respite and emergency care at its hospices in Walsall and Selly Oak to children who are life-limited. A third hospice is planned for Worcester.

Anyone with good quality bric-a-brac should drop it off at Acorns' shop at 17, Mealcheapen Street.