Put the kettle on and Care for a Cuppa

With summer months on the horizon, nothing beats the smell of freshly baked goods drifting through the house and a cuppa enjoyed in the sunshine.

From cheery family get-togethers, warming bakes for cosy nights, and a slice of something nice on a picnic – could you host a Care for a Cuppa?

A Care for a Cuppa can be whatever you want it to be. From tea with friends to a school bake sale or a community get-together, every slice of cake helps to bring care and comfort where it’s needed most.

We have everything you need to make it happen from printable invites and cake toppers to recipes from renowned Lincolnshire chef and baker, Rachel Green.

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What's in the Care for a Cuppa pack?

After signing up, you will receive a fundraising pack including:

A collection box, bunting, foldable price tent labels, cake flags, two recipes from Lincolnshire celebrity chef Rachel Green, a colouring in sheet, word searches, and much more.

This Pack will get you started in your fundraising.

To get your fundraising pack, simply sign up today! Your pack will then be posted to you, and you can also download and print off your own materials.

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Collaboration with Rachel Green

Lincolnshire based chef Rachel Green is renowned for her culinary and hospitality skills. Rachel has years of experience as a chef believing that good, honest, locally-sourced food doesn’t need to be messed around with too much to taste great.

Having lived in Lincolnshire her whole life, Rachel knows the work St Barnabas does across the county to help some of the most vulnerable families who need care and support the most.

To support Care for a Cuppa, Rachel has kindly provided a ‘fool-proof’ recipe created by her mother for an absolutely incredible addition to your Care for a Cuppa, the Fairburn’s Celebration Chocolate cake.
Learn more about Rachel
A man in a grey suit, young woman in light blue dress, bride in white with bouquet and older woman in light pink at a wedding.
Dozens of people in garden with hedges, wooden decking and blue sky. There is a table full of cakes and baked goods in the foreground with people standing and sitting.

Care for a Cuppa in memory of Jenny Kenton

Aimee Furneaux and her family in Branston hosted a Care for a Cuppa fundraiser on Saturday 20th August, raising a whopping £1,230!

Aimee, her sister Faye, and their father Paul hosted the event for dozens of family members and friends, who enjoyed delicious cakes over tea, coffee and soft drinks, and helped raise vital funds for their local Hospice.

The event was in memory of Aimee and Faye’s mother Jenny Kenton, who was a patient at St Barnabas Hospice before her death in March 2022.

Aimee says: “The dignity, respect, love and care they showed mum during her final few days will never be forgotten. The amazing service they provide to the people of Lincolnshire must never be taken for granted and should be supported and protected at all costs.”

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Care for a Cuppa stories

Jean and Keith Bray, a man standing up and a woman sitting on a chair, both are smiling at the camera.
“My best friend Marion and I have done a lot to support St Barnabas over the years, and this next coffee morning will mark 10 years since our husbands died. We wanted to do something to say thank you again to the Hospice and the people who helped them.”
Jean’s Care for a Cuppa fundraiser
Red brick historic building the Watermill in Middle Rasen, with people sitting on benches with parasols. In the foreground is a body of water with greenery.
“This was such a feel-good day for our family and the whole community! Everyone said they had missed this social contact during the pandemic, and they all thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was an amazing turn out with such positive feedback and support.”
Care for a Cuppa at historic Middle Rasen Watermill raises over £2,000

How your care will help

Your Care for a Cuppa will help St Barnabas care for others at a time when they need it most.    
£300

Would fund

six sessions of 1:1 bereavement counselling for a person struggling with grief

£98.21

Could pay for

a doctor to spend time working out a personalised pain relief medication plan for a patient

£49.16

Would fund

a physiotherapy or occupational therapy session to maintain a patient’s independence

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