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What is Brews & Bakes?

Host a Brews & Bakes event and broaden your palette whilst enjoying a coffee morning, bake sale or tea party like no other to help support Royal Voluntary Service.

Whether you organise a tea tasting event at work, invite friends round for a cuppa, or gather your community together, every brew and bake can help us continue supporting people in need across Britain.

Why fundraise for Royal Voluntary Service

Hosting a Brews & Bakes event is a simple and enjoyable way to make a real difference while celebrating community spirit and the joy of discovering new flavours.

By taking part, you’ll:

  • Raise vital funds to support our services across Britain.
  • Bring friends, family or colleagues together to connect, relax, and enjoy a warm brew and a tasty bake. 
  • Have fun while doing something meaningful.
A Royal Voluntary Service volunteer enjoying a cup of tea with a club member

Here's how your fundraising could help 

Your fundraising helps make all of this happen, support people across Britain to stay safe, well and connected. Thank you for being part of it. 

£25

could help someone feel safe arriving home from hospital with a friendly volunteer checking everything is warm, and comfortable for them.

£100

could help pay for two memory boxes, giving people living with dementia the chance to share stories, memories and moments that matter.

£250

could help set up an activity group bringing more older and vulnerable people together, helping them feel part of their community.

FAQs

When does Brews & Bakes take place?

You can hold your Brews & Bakes event on any date that suits you - but be sure to let us know about it so we can with you good luck on the big day!

Reach out to our fundraising team 

Do I need to register my event to take part?

Not at all, but if you tell us about your event we'll be able to support you right up until you hold your Brews & bakes event. Let us know by completing this short form.

Tell us about your Brews & Bakes event 

Can you send me a fundraising pack?

Everything you need to get inspired and to use at your Brews & Bakes event is available to download but if you'd like us to send a pack to you then reach out to our fundraising team who'll pop something in the post to you.  

See our Brews & Bakes downloads

Reach out to our fundraising team

What resources are available for my Brews & Bakes event?

Resources include: 

  • A fundraising guide - all you need to start getting ready for your Brews & Bakes fundraiser 
  • Tea & Coffee tasting cards - Learn how to be a tea of coffee master by offering your guest a range of beverages from around the world.
  • Tea & Coffee themed quizzes - ask your guests to make a donation to enter and make sure to include a prize for the winner! 
  • Voting cards - See which tasty tea or coffee is the winner by getting your guests to have a vote - don't forget to tell us the results.
  • Blend cards - share your favourite blends with us. 

Download resources now 

How do I set up a Just Giving page?

Setting up a Just Giving page is a great way to get started and make it easy for people to donate. You can set a page up in a just a few minutes 

Visit Just Giving 

Ready to host your Brews & Bakes event? 

Thank you for joining us! Sharing a cup of tea or coffee is a simple yet powerful way to bring people together. Every pound you raise through your Brews & Bakes event helps us deliver vital services to people who need them most.

We're here to help

If you have any questions about our fundraising events please contact our dedicated team by calling us on 0800 731 9197 or contact us by email.