To receive a kit containing ideas, recipes, a collection box (by post only) and tips for reducing isolation, complete this form, or give us a call on 01993 899 983.

Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, here are a few tips to make sure your event is a great success.

Start with deciding if you’d like to hold a cake party to invite specific people, or if you’ll have a bake sale, or both!

1. Involve others. Ask a few friends and family to bake or bring something to contribute, or to host the event together with you. Many hands make light work!
2. Keep the invite simple. Whether sending personal invitations or advertising your bake sale, make sure people know when and where to come, and can reply with a simple yes or no.
3. Label your cakes. Suggest a donation amount for each item, and make it clear if any contain allergens like wheat, dairy, and nuts.
4. Chat counts too! Don’t forget to suggest a donation for a chat.
5. Share the left-overs. If you have plenty left at the end, bundle up mixed selections and ask for donations for each bundle. You could even raffle or auction them off!
6. Have fun! Remember to spend time with people, and remember that every penny donated will help to reduce isolation in our local communities.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries along the way. Email fundraising@guideposts.org.uk or call 01993 899 983.

Guideposts works with people in local communities to help them access the support, opportunities, and skills they need to overcome social inequalities, improve their wellbeing and change their lives. We connect people together so that they can experience the joy that comes from friendship, activity, learning, purpose and occupation.

This can be through our dementia-friendly CONNECT social groups, in day services for people with learning disabilities, or in our community mental health services. For many of the people we support, coming to their Guideposts group each week is the only time they see others.

Gill told us “I became very anxious and depressed over the last few years. Since attending Guideposts’ groups I have felt so much better. I no longer need antidepressants or sleeping pills and I’m back on track with my family”.

To send in the money you have raised after your event please use this form. Alternatively, you can send us a cheque, or call us to pay by card over the phone.