Every slice and sip makes a difference.
Whether you’re a star baker or a coffee connoisseur, hosting a Coffee Morning is a deliciously simple way to support St Clare Hospice. You can host your Coffee Morning any time of year – at home, as a local group, or in your community. Every cake shared and every cuppa poured helps us provide compassionate care and support to people living with a life-limiting illness.
So dust off your apron, invite your guests, and make every moment count. Ready to get brewing for a cause? Download your Coffee Morning pack and start planning today!
Host a Coffee Morning at Home
When you host a coffee morning at home, you’re doing something truly special for your community. Whether it’s a relaxed morning with neighbours, a garden gathering with family, or a kitchen-table catch-up with your closest friends, your event helps raise vital funds for St Clare Hospice. Every brew, biscuit and bun makes a difference.
Run a Coffee Morning in your Community
Hosting a Coffee Morning as a local group or within your community is a brilliant way to bring people together, enjoy some delicious treats, and support a local cause. Whether you’re part of a club, a community organisation, school, or care home, it’s a chance to connect, have fun, and make a meaningful impact.
Download your fundraising pack
We are keen to help you as much as we can! In our Fundraising Pack you will find lots of handy information, tips and tricks to help you get started, including fundraising ideas and ways you can pay in your donations. Register to receive your fundraising pack today.
Raising £100
Could pay towards an hour of care on our Inpatient Unit, which brings compassionate and expert care together in one place.
Raising £250
Could pay for a night-sitter to care for a patient at home overnight – a lifeline for people with a life-limiting condition, and their family, who are often caring for them round the clock.
Raising £500
Could cover the cost of running our Bereavement Cafés for a whole year, where people can connect with others who are also grieving and enjoy tea and cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I host a charity coffee morning?
Hosting a coffee morning for St Clare is a fun way for you to gather your friends and family to catch up over a slice of Victoria sponge and sip on a warm cup of Earl Grey. All while raising vital funds for St Clare Hospice so they can continue to care for people across West Essex and the East Herts borders.
How do I host a coffee morning?
Once you’ve got your fundraising pack, you can begin planning your St Clare Coffee Morning. To access fundraising support – including buckets, banners, and other helpful materials – get in touch with Nancy Hynes by emailing nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750. After that, simply spread the word among your friends, family, or local group, prepare your sweet treats, and host your event to help make a meaningful difference.
When can I host a coffee morning?
Anytime that suits you! You can host a coffee morning for St Clare Hospice all year round. Whether it’s a sunny garden gathering in summer, a cosy indoor catch-up in winter, or a spontaneous brew with friends on a weekday morning – every event helps.
How do I donate the money raised from my event?
St Clare accepts donations in a number of different ways. If you’d like to donate to the Hospice, you can do so by:
Cheque: Send a cheque made payable to St Clare Hospice West Essex Trust to:
Fundraising
St Clare Hospice
Hastingwood Road
Hastingwood
CM17 9JX
Please include a note referencing your Coffee Morning so we can celebrate your support and track your fundraising.
Online: The quickest and most convenient way to donate is online – simply click here to make your donation.
If you’re donating as part of a Coffee Morning, please mention this in the comments section when making your donation.
Over the phone: Calling our friendly Fundraising team on 01279 773750 any time between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Every Cup Counts
There’s something special about sharing a cuppa with friends, and when you host a coffee morning for St Clare Hospice, you’re doing more than just pouring coffee. You’re helping provide compassionate care and support to local people facing life-limiting illnesses.
Whether it’s a cosy gathering at home, a catch-up with your book club, or a bake off with friends, every coffee morning makes a difference. Every donation, no matter the size, adds up and helps us continue making a real difference. Together, our community can achieve something truly meaningful.
By bringing people together, you’re not only raising vital funds – you’re also spreading awareness of the incredible work St Clare Hospice does every day. So pop the kettle on, invite your favourite people, and help us continue to care for those who need us most. Because when our community comes together, amazing things happen.