Host a Cake and a Cuppa in support of Brain Tumour Support — bring people together, enjoy something sweet, and help ensure no one faces a brain tumour diagnosis alone.
Sign up for Cake and a CuppaCake and a Cuppa is a relaxed, flexible fundraiser you can make your own. Whether it’s a cosy coffee with friends, an afternoon tea at work, or a community bake sale, every Cake and a Cuppa brings people together for something that truly matters.
Host at home, in the workplace, at school, or even online — there’s no set date, no pressure, and no rules about how fancy it needs to be. Just cake, a cuppa, and a shared purpose.
Every Cake and a Cuppa helps fund vital support for people affected by brain tumours — at a time when life can feel frightening, uncertain, and overwhelming.
Your fundraising supports:
Did you know? On average, 30 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour every day in the UK.
By hosting a Cake and a Cuppa, you’re helping ensure that support is there — not just at diagnosis, but through every step of the journey.
“I honestly don’t know what I’d do without this charity. The support I get is amazing — I feel like you’re the only ones really looking out for me and my wellbeing.”
— Annie
You can host your Cake and a Cuppa event anytime, anywhere – here are a few ideas to get you started:
Tea or coffee morning/afternoon
Invite friends, family, or colleagues for a relaxed get-together with cake (homemade or shop-bought — both are perfect).
Workplace Cake and a Cuppa
Bring colleagues together over a cuppa at work and turn a breaktime into something meaningful.
Virtual Cake and a Cuppa
Perfect if you’re working remotely or have friends and family further away — everyone brings their own brew and bake.
Bake sale or community event
Set up a stall at school, in your village, or at a local event and raise funds while sharing sweet treats.
Themed get-together
Afternoon tea, garden party, book club, or even a “bring-a-bake” lunch — make it fun and personal.
Add a donation station
Share information about Brain Tumour Support and how donations make a difference.
Secondhand book sale
Encourage attendees to bring second-hand books to sell, with all proceeds going to Brain Tumour Support.
Sign up for Cake and a CuppaVisit our Creative Cake and a Cuppa Ideas page for:
Whether you love baking from scratch or prefer to buy and decorate, you’ll find plenty of inspiration
to make your event memorable — and meaningful.
We’d love to see your Cake and a Cuppa in action.
Share photos and stories on social media using #CakeAndACuppaBTS to help spread the word and inspire others to get involved.
Hosting a Cake and a Cuppa event was such a rewarding experience. It was great to see everyone come together in support of Brain Tumour Support, knowing that our efforts would help support others. – Megan, fundraiser
By hosting a Cake and a Cuppa, you’re doing more than raising funds — you’re helping people feel seen, supported, and less alone.
Ready to get started?
Sign up for Cake and a Cuppa todayPlanning a Cake and a Cuppa? Whether it’s a cosy catch-up at home, a workplace treat table, or a community bake sale, our friendly Fundraising Team is here to support you.
We can share simple ideas, helpful resources, and practical guidance — so your event feels easy to organise, enjoyable to host, and genuinely meaningful.
01454 414 355 (Monday – Friday, 9 am–5 pm)
Contact our fundraising team onlineNo question is ever too small — we’re here to cheer you on and help your Cake and a Cuppa go brilliantly.
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