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Host a Coffee Morning

Time to flick the kettle on, hang up the bunting, and gather together for a Coffee Morning. Whether you host a coffee morning, street party, an afternoon tea, cocktail evening or a bake sale, you can do something amazing for local people. 

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Havering's Biggest Coffee Morning

Join your community in Havering and help to raise vital funds by hosting your own coffee morning any day in June.

Top tips to make your event a success

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Set a time, date and location

You could host an event outside in your garden, on a school playground, or indoors, in a staff room, a living room or a church hall! The choice is yours.

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Get your invitations out early

Whether it's your friends, family, club or community - let everyone know about your event. And don't forget to share on social media!

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Plan your decorations

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Head to one of our charity shops - we have lots of lovely vintage tea cups which would be perfect for your event.

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Make donating easy

Ask for donations during your event or in advance. We can provide collection boxes or you can set up a Just Giving page to take donations online!

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Include other ways to fundraise

You could host a raffle, auction, or bake-off competition during your event to help raise those vital funds. Get in touch and our fundraisers would be delighted to help you.

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Get your free Coffee Morning kit

Register and receive our Coffee Morning kit! It's packed full of fundraising advice, resources and everything you need to to host a Coffee Morning (plus a few special goodies).

Visit our Open Gardens

Come and join us for our coffee morning where we will be holding an open garden on the 25th May

A wholesome day for all where you can see our beautiful gardens and learn about our history which dates back to the 17th century.

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Every penny makes a difference!

The average coffee morning raises £289, which could pay for 8 hours of care for an individual on the ward.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 'Coffee Morning'?

Coffee Morning can be whatever you want it to be: a coffee morning, afternoon tea or bake sale. All you need is to gather your friends, family or colleagues to raise vital funds for individuals in our care and their loved ones.

I need help fundraising!

Don't worry! Our fundraising team is here to help every step of the way. Firstly, register your event and order your Coffee Morning box, it has lots of fundraising tips and resources to help. Also, get in touch with the team, we have lots of ideas, tips and tricks and are always willing to help.

When should I host my Coffee Morning?

Whenever you like! You can host your Coffee Morning whenever suits you, just let us know when you are planning your activity.

How do I keep track of my fundraising?

An online donation page is a safe and easy way to fundraise. Setting up a JustGiving page is really simple,  click here for a step-by-step guide for setting up your page. And, as always, get in touch with them if you need any more help.