Can you join host a fundraising bake sale between International Day of the Midwife (5th May) and International Nurses’ Day (12th May)?
The respected charity would be delighted to have anyone join in celebrating our incredible nurses and midwives between 5th and 12th May by hosting a bake sale. Money raised will offer life-changing help to nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, both working and retired. They may be suffering personal or financial hardship often due to illness, disability, older age, domestic abuse — and now the impact of the coronavirus. Anyone can sign up today to get a FREE fundraising pack full of tips and ideas to plan a bake sale.
Great British Bake Off winner David Atherton lends support
The Cavell Nurses’ Trust are thrilled to have support for this year’s Raise Your Whisks bake sale from David Atherton, the winner of the hit television series The Great British Bake Off 2019 and a registered nurse. David, who hopes to whisk up something tasty in the national event, said: “I’m so proud to support Raise Your Whisks and help raise vital funds for Cavell Nurses’ Trust. Join us, bake up a storm, and host your bake this year!” The Trust website presently features the recipe for David’s “My (not Victoria’s!) Sponge Cake.” “The base of this recipe is a classic Victoria sponge,” says David, “You can pimp it up with all kinds of flavours and make it your own!”
Support in-person or virtually
Despite restrictions, participants are still able to host a fun and safe in-person or virtual bake sale. Both options offer great ways to fundraise as well as demonstrating your baking skills and creativity!
In-person bake sales can be set up in a driveway or garden! The whole household can be involved to raise vital money to support nurses and midwives in hardship while also observing social distancing requirements. Alternatively, supporters can hold a virtual bake sales may be hosted from any kitchen! Invite friends to join you in a video bake-along, sell your cakes over social media, or stream your baking live on Facebook or Instagram in return for donations.
Join in and “Bake a Difference”
“Cavell Nurses’ Trust was proud to remain here for nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants throughout 2020,” explains John Orchard, Chief Executive at Cavell Nurses’ Trust, “When the crisis hit the UK you helped us act quickly, creating a new fund to offer rapid support to nursing and midwifery professionals affected by COVID-19.” It was a timely response, from March 2020 until now, the charity has seen a 140% increase in the amount of nursing and midwifery professionals who needed their help compared to the same period the year before. This meant that the Trust had to give out nearly 3 times as much in grant funding to support those in crisis.
“Raise Your Whisks to help raise money to support nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants,” said John Harrison, Fundraising manager at the Cavell Nurses’ Trust, “Every single person taking part will be ‘baking a difference’ and helping to ensure there is free and confidential support available to nursing professionals facing financial hardship.”
Read about our support for the Trust here.
Find out more about In-person Bake Sales here.
Find out more about Virtual Bake Sales here.
