Community & Charity News
Each year we devote a large chunk of our time to supporting the local community and donating to charities, both locally and across the UK.
Changing Lives
Changing Lives has been helping people facing some of the most challenging circumstances for 50 years. They began as a small charity in the North East called Tyneside Cyrenians, later The Cyrenians, helping people who were experiencing homelessness through hostels and day centres. They now operate nationally, helping thousands of people each year to change their lives for the better.
In 2020, The Couple That Bakes donated £100 to Changing Lives which was used to purchase essentials such as deodorants, body wash, soap, shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath and personal care gift sets.
A massive thank you to Courtney Lauder who arranged the collection of all items and transferred them to Changing Lives on our behalf. A community superstar!
North East Ambulance Service
Throughout the pandemic, and beyond, our NHS worked tirelessly to care for people and provide the best support. We admire and respect the long hours and hard work which our local North East Ambulance Service provide, they are incredible!
Although just a small contribution, a couple of boxes of The Couple That Bakes cupcakes were donated to get them through a long Halloween shift.
Roccos Fight Against Neuroblastoma
"Rocco is 2 years old and was diagnosed with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma in Feb 2021. Rocco is now undergoing treatment on the NHS. We are aiming to raise £230,000 to access the bivalent vaccine trial to increase Rocco's survival chances. With the support of The Bradley Lowery Foundation, we are raising £230,000 to enable Rocco to access a pioneering new treatment to help reduce his risk of relapse"
- Rocco's Fight Just Giving.. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Roccosfight
To reach the target, the incredible Mel Dixon, organised multiple raffles to help raise funds as well as raising awareness for Rocco's Fight and campaign.
The Couple That Bakes donated a £50 cake voucher, used in a bonus ball raffle, which in total raised £295 for Rocco's Fight, along with other amazing local business owners who also donated prizes.
Children in Need
Children in Need fund thousands of charities and projects in every corner of the UK, that support children and young people to feel and be safer, have improved mental health and wellbeing, form better, more positive relationships and be given more equal opportunities to flourish.
In 2021 & 2022, The Couple That Bakes sold boxes of Children in Need inspired cupcakes and donated all of the profits to Children in Need charity.
In total £150 was raised and donated to Children in Need, as well as large amount of Children in Need merchandise being purchased, further supporting the charity.
Cancer Research UK
In December 2022, Bellway Homes Newcastle, organised and incredible Christmas Fundraiser to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Cancer Research UK fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer, as well as providing cancer information to the public. A number of bodies they work with, work together to ensure that they make the best use of the funds they receive and continue to carry out world-class research.
The Couple That Bakes donated Christmas Cupcakes to be used in Bellway Homes Newcastle's fundraising event to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The tastiest prize, for a fantastic cause and charity.
We have also supported and donated to many other incredible charities and causes including: Maggie's Centre, Macmillan Cancer Research, Mind Charity, The Little Princess Trust and many more.
We receive thousands of messages each year asking for donations, raffle prizes and contributions to lots of extremely deserving charities and causes. As much as we would love to help every single cause unfortunately this is simply not possible, and we do have to limit how many donations we make a year.
To request a donation or support from The Couple That Bakes please get in touch via email info@thecouplethatbakes.com with the charity number, information regarding the donation and what support you require. All requests will be reviewed and the successful applications will receive a reply. We aim to reply within one week but this may take longer during busy periods.
Thank you for supporting our small business, because of our loyal customers, we are able to give back to the community and support worthy causes like the ones listed above, and many others.