How do I invite people to my Coffee Morning?

There are many ways to invite your guests, here are a few ideas to get you started: Set up a Facebook event. Put up our event poster and send out invitations. Visit our fundraising resources page to view our Coffee Morning themed ones. You'll also find these in your fundraising kit. Set up a WhatsApp or Facebook group. Send an email to your colleagues, customers and clients. You can share your personal Coffee Morning fundraising page at the same time - it's a great way for people to donate if they can't come along on the day. If your Coffee Morning is a public event, fill in our form and we'll share the details of the event on our Coffee Morning map.

How can I raise money at my Coffee Morning?

Once you sign up, we'll send you your free fundraising kit which is full of ideas to help make your event a success. We've also included a fundraising game and a Gift Aid sheet in your kit to help you raise even more money at your Coffee Morning. We will also send you a link to your own online Coffee Morning fundraising page. Personalise your page, then share it to spread the word far and wide. You can also use the QR code stickers in your pack for people to scan and donate to your Coffee Morning on the day. Your QR code will also be emailed to you, so you will be able to share that too. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! There are tons of other ideas to help you to raise a little extra money at your event. Why not get your guests involved with a fun sweepstake? For example, how many hundreds and thousands are on the cake? You could ask your guests to make a donation when they guess. If you need a little more inspiration, you can find tips, recipes and ideas in your fundraising kit and on our website too.

How do I pay in the money I've raised?

You can pay in your Coffee Morning money: Online Over the phone at 0330 102 7890 At a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, or Ulster Bank, using your unique paying-in slip included in your fundraising kit At any Post Office branch by taking in your money along with your unique paying-in slip from your Coffee Morning kit.

Where do I send my Gift Aid form and my cheque to?

Please use the freepost envelope in your fundraising kit to send us your cheques and Gift Aid form, once it’s filled in with all the details. Cheques should be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support (please do not send cash) and don’t forget to include your name and address so we can make sure the money goes to your Coffee Morning total. If you do not have your freepost envelope, please send your cheques and Gift Aid forms to: Freepost RTLS-JTZR-RYAZ Macmillan Coffee Morning PO BOX 4240 Bracknell RG42 9QL

When will I receive my thank you letter and certificate?

You will receive a confirmation email when we receive your donation/s. If you pay in multiple amounts or via multiple ways (i.e. at a bank, via bank transfer, by post, Just Giving, via QR code, etc.) you can expect a confirmation email after each transaction. Within 6 weeks following your first transaction a thank you letter and personalised certificate will be posted to you. You may receive a further thank you letter and certificate with an updated total if your donations are paid in over several weeks/payment methods. Facebook and Text2Donate donations unfortunately are not included in your totals, please contact us if you would like a bespoke thank you with these amounts. If you need further help please speak to our Supporter Care Team on 0300 1000 200 or email coffee@macmillan.org.uk.

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How to host a Coffee Morning at home

Hosting a Coffee Morning is a great way to bring your friends and family together to support people living with cancer. Read our tips on how to host at home.

Your Coffee Morning, Your Way

Sign up today and join thousands of people across the country hosting Coffee Mornings this year and who are making a huge difference.

Your Coffee Morning can be hosted anytime, anywhere, in any way you like. You could host a cosy catch up in your living room, a garden party or barbeque, or even a kitchen disco. You could even have a driveway cake stand outside your home for people to take treats away with them.

Whatever way you host your Coffee Morning, you will be making a real difference to the lives of people living with cancer.

The official day of Coffee Morning in 2024 is Friday 27 September, but you can host yours whenever is best for you.

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Host a Coffee Morning

Fill in our registration form to host a Coffee Morning and we'll send you a fundraising kit with top tips and everything you need to get started.

Why host a Coffee Morning at home?

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It's a great event for the social calendar

Looking for a great way to bring together your friends and family?

Coffee Morning is the perfect addition to the calendar and is lots of fun. And with so many ways to host, you can do whatever works for you.

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Share delicious food and drink

There are lots of different ways to host a Coffee Morning at home and the food and drink options are endless.

Need some inspiration? Check out our recipes – we’ve got cupcakes, rocky road, pakoras, sausage rolls and more.

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Support people living with cancer

You, your friends and family can help Macmillan to support more people living with cancer when they need it. The money raised from Coffee Morning has an incredible impact and enables us to provide practical, financial and emotional support to thousands of people every year.

Discover how your Coffee Morning helps us to continue to improve cancer care and support in the UK.

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Bring on the fun

To add more fun to your Coffee Morning, and help raise more money, you can get everyone involved in some games and activities. You could do a raffle or a quiz, or play the games in your fundraising kit.

We have plenty of fundraising games and resources on our website to keep everyone entertained or add in an activity of your own.

8 ways to serve coffee at your Coffee Morning

If you're looking for inspiration on how you could serve coffee at your Coffee Morning, check out our blog of recipes for popular drinks like cappuccinos, iced lattes and Vietnamese coffees!

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Get people talking about Coffee Morning

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Decorate your home

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I invite people to my Coffee Morning?
There are many ways to invite your guests, here are a few ideas to get you started:

Set up a Facebook event.

Put up our event poster and send out invitations. Visit our fundraising resources page to view our Coffee Morning themed ones. You'll also find these in your fundraising kit.

Set up a WhatsApp or Facebook group.

Send an email to your colleagues, customers and clients.

You can share your personal Coffee Morning fundraising page at the same time - it's a great way for people to donate if they can't come along on the day.

If your Coffee Morning is a public event, fill in our form and we'll share the details of the event on our Coffee Morning map.
How can I raise money at my Coffee Morning?

Once you sign up, we'll send you your free fundraising kit which is full of ideas to help make your event a success. We've also included a fundraising game and a Gift Aid sheet in your kit to help you raise even more money at your Coffee Morning.

We will also send you a link to your own online Coffee Morning fundraising page. Personalise your page, then share it to spread the word far and wide.

You can also use the QR code stickers in your pack for people to scan and donate to your Coffee Morning on the day. Your QR code will also be emailed to you, so you will be able to share that too.

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! There are tons of other ideas to help you to raise a little extra money at your event. Why not get your guests involved with a fun sweepstake? For example, how many hundreds and thousands are on the cake?

You could ask your guests to make a donation when they guess. If you need a little more inspiration, you can find tips, recipes and ideas in your fundraising kit and on our website too.
How do I pay in the money I've raised?
You can pay in your Coffee Morning money:

Online

Over the phone at 0330 102 7890

At a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, or Ulster Bank, using your unique paying-in slip included in your fundraising kit

At any Post Office branch by taking in your money along with your unique paying-in slip from your Coffee Morning kit.
Where do I send my Gift Aid form and my cheque to?

Please use the freepost envelope in your fundraising kit to send us your cheques and Gift Aid form, once it’s filled in with all the details.

Cheques should be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support (please do not send cash) and don’t forget to include your name and address so we can make sure the money goes to your Coffee Morning total.

If you do not have your freepost envelope, please send your cheques and Gift Aid forms to:

Freepost RTLS-JTZR-RYAZ
Macmillan Coffee Morning
PO BOX 4240
Bracknell
RG42 9QL
When will I receive my thank you letter and certificate?

You will receive a confirmation email when we receive your donation/s. If you pay in multiple amounts or via multiple ways (i.e. at a bank, via bank transfer, by post, Just Giving, via QR code, etc.) you can expect a confirmation email after each transaction.

Within 6 weeks following your first transaction a thank you letter and personalised certificate will be posted to you. You may receive a further thank you letter and certificate with an updated total if your donations are paid in over several weeks/payment methods.

Facebook and Text2Donate donations unfortunately are not included in your totals, please contact us if you would like a bespoke thank you with these amounts.

If you need further help please speak to our Supporter Care Team on 0300 1000 200 or email coffee@macmillan.org.uk.

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Other ways to host a Coffee Morning

Your Coffee Morning can be hosted anytime, anywhere, in any way you like. Check out our tips about different places where you could host a Coffee Morning.

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At school

Gather the teachers, students, parents and carers together for a Coffee Morning at your school. We have tips to help you engage your students and educate them about cancer.

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In your community

Bring your community together to support people affected by cancer. Whether it's at a place of worship, sports club or community hall, you can make a big impact.

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At work

Wherever you work, you can host a Coffee Morning with your colleagues, suppliers and clients. It's a great way to celebrate your existing customers and meet new ones.

Learn about how to host