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Whether you’re looking for a fun way to fundraise for Dorothy House, or you just simply love a slice of cake, it’s a tasty way to raise vital funds for the Hospice!
If you have any questions, please reach out to us by emailing supportercareteam@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk.
Making a difference with coffee and cake
Every donation to your Coffee Morning fundraising event makes a difference by helping support the vital work at Dorothy House. The amounts below show how your donations will directly help to assist the Hospice in providing compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. You may surprise yourself with how much you can raise when you bring people together over a cup of coffee and a slice of cake! Take inspiration from our wonderful fundraisers who have already helped to raise money for the Hospice with their fantastic Coffee Mornings.
Jane Higson's Coffee Morning success!
Jane Higson held her Dorothy House Coffee Morning in September 2025, raising an incredible £337 for Dorothy House. Her friends, family and neighbours enjoyed yummy cakes and coffee, and even ended the day with a garden disco! Huge thank you to Jane and her amazing Coffee Morning attendees for their support.
Raising a cuppa in memory of Dad!
For many, hosting an event is a way of saying thank you and giving back to the Hospice. One of those hosts is Julie Richards, who held her event back in June in memory of her dad, John Lovering.
We love hearing stories about our wonderful Coffee Morning hosts and their reasons for hosting an event to raise funds for Dorothy House. Some host an event simply to get together with friends and family while supporting a good cause, however one of the most common reasons for people to host a Coffee Morning is because they’re doing so in memory of a loved one.
Jenny's Coffee Afternoon
Jenny held a fantastic Coffee Afternoon on 8 April 2025 raising over £1,000 for Dorothy House. The amount raised will go to support Jenny’s Tulip Fund for her father and also the Tulip Fund for her friend’s father who both received care from Dorothy House. Jenny said “I’m sure they would both be very proud of the amount raised and we all appreciated the care they were given when they needed it. We will definitely be doing another coffee afternoon next year!” A massive well done to Jenny and her fellow Coffee Afternoon supporters for raising such vital funds for the Hospice.
Corsham Friend's Group Coffee Morning
Our Corsham Friend’s Group recently hosted a Dorothy House Coffee Morning at the Royal British Legion, Corsham. As well as selling cakes, they hosted a chocolate themed raffle and sold other goodies too, raising a brilliant £700 for the Hospice.
Karen and Helen's Coffee Morning
2024 marked the second year Karen and Helen have chosen to support Dorothy House. Both have had cancer themselves, and have had relatives and friends cared for by the Hospice. The Coffee Morning took place at the end of September in Frome, with about 70 wonderful people supporting the event between 10am – 4pm, raising £1,442.
Julia's Coffee Morning
In August of 2024, Julia held a very successful Coffee Morning fundraiser for Dorothy House, with a fantastic total of £621.80. Julia welcomed about 45 friends and family to her home in Bath between 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm, and even went on to hold a BBQ in the evening too!
Jenny & Mandy's Coffee Morning
Jenny hosted a Dorothy House Coffee Morning back in August, along with her friend, Mandy. Held in memory of Jenny’s brother, Richard, they sold yummy cakes and held a raffle, raising an incredible £1,000 for the Hospice.
Kingfisher Church's Coffee Morning
In 2023, the Kingfisher Church in Trowbridge held a coffee morning for Dorothy House, raising a fantastic £440!
Some of the church members have been involved with Dorothy House, whether through a loved one at the end of life or through volunteering, and wanted to show their support for the Hospice.
How your Coffee Morning raises vital funds for the Hospice
Steps to hosting a Coffee Morning
Top tips for hosting a Coffee Morning
One of the best things about hosting a Coffee Morning is that you can do so any time of the year, for whatever occasion. Here’s a few suggestions to get those ideas going!
• Theme your event around a particular holiday, such as Easter, Halloween or Christmas.
• If you’re hosting in memory of someone, consider holding it on a date that was special to that person, such as their birthday or an occasion they always celebrated.
• If you’ve been inspired by the latest happenings in the Bake-Off tent, you could even host a GBBO themed event – minus the stress of the technical challenge, of course!
• Of course, having a theme is optional – if you want to hold a Coffee Morning ‘just because,’ go ahead!
Kerry's tasty cupcake recipes
Looking for baking inspiration for your Dorothy House Coffee Morning? We’ve got you covered!
We asked Kerry, one of our fantastic volunteers, for her top cupcake recipes and she’s shared two simple yet super tasty recipes to help you along the way. We’re sure you’ll win over your family and friends with these favourites.