Afternoon Tea FAQ

Afternoon Tea is one of Breast Cancer Now’s longest running and most loved events! 
 

This year our Afternoon Teas will have to look quite different. But that doesn’t mean they won’t be hugely impactful!
 

Your Afternoon Tea will be a chance to join together and raise vital funds for breast cancer research and care. Whether that means holding a tea in your garden, a park, or even a virtual tea, every Afternoon Tea will help to make sure we can be there to support anyone affected by breast cancer today, and give that much-needed hope for the future.
 

But, most importantly, however you want to host your tea we all need to make sure we follow the latest government coronavirus advice so we can all stay safe and well.
 

Register today for your fundraising pack and start planning your unique tea.

Right now, your support couldn’t be more important.
 

The coronavirus crisis is putting a huge dent in our ability to deliver the support and progress that so many people rely on us for.
 

By hosting an Afternoon Tea for Breast Cancer Now you can raise money we urgently need to help us carry on providing life-changing care and funding world-class research.
 

We’ve never needed you to bake those cakes, prepare those sandwiches and brew that tea more. Whether you go Earl Grey or Yorkshire, crusts on or off, cream first or jam, we’ll be here for you every step of the way to help make sure your Afternoon Tea is fun and full of laughs.
 

But, most importantly, however you want to host your tea we all need to make sure we follow the latest government coronavirus advice so we can all stay safe and well.
 

So, whether it’s a socially distanced tea for up to six in your garden or it’s tea for twenty on videocall, remember that every Afternoon Tea will help to make sure we can be there to support anyone affected by breast cancer today and give that much-needed hope for the future.

To sign up for Afternoon Tea, just fill out this quick and easy form – we’ll then send you out one of our fantastic fundraising kits which are filled with everything you need to take part in Afternoon Tea. 
 

If you’d prefer to register over the phone, you can always call us on: 0333 20 70 300.

Once sent, your fantastic fundraising kit can take up to 10 days to arrive. If you want check the progress of your kit or have any questions, you can always get in touch with the team by emailing afternoontea@breastcancernow.org.  

The first step to taking part in Afternoon Tea is signing up. When you register, you’ll receive one of our fantastic fundraising kit’s which is filled with inspiration, decorations and fun materials. 
 

Given these uncertain times, there is no set date or month to host your Afternoon Tea. You can hold a tea whenever and however it feels right to you, making sure to follow the latest government coronavirus advice so we can all stay safe and well.
 

So, whether it’s a socially distanced tea for up to six in your garden or it’s tea for twenty on videocall, remember that every Afternoon Tea will help to make sure we can be there to support anyone affected by breast cancer today and give that much-needed hope for the future.
 

Don’t forget your Afternoon Tea team is on hand if you need any help planning your tea or just need some inspiration, you can send them an email at afternoontea@breastcancernow.org. 

Given these uncertain times, there is no set date or month to host your Afternoon Tea. You can hold a tea whenever and however it feels right to you, making sure to follow the latest government coronavirus advice so we can all stay safe and well.
 

We’d love to know what you’re planning and when, so make sure you let us know and we can make sure we wish you the best of luck! 

It’s so exciting that you’d like to take part in Afternoon Tea, we’d love you to join in!
 

We’d encourage you to register for Afternoon Tea, by signing up you’ll receive a fundraising kit filled with information, inspiration and fundraising materials to help you take part in Afternoon Tea when the time is right for you.
 

You can also check out our blog page for lots or tips, ideas and don’t forget - if you have any question or want some help, you can get in touch with the team by sending us an email at afternoontea@breastcancernow.org.

If you have an online giving page like JustGiving, you’ve done all the work already! The money you have raised will get to us automatically, so put the kettle on and relax.
 

If you haven’t used an online giving page, here are two ways to pay in:
 

Pay in by card: make your donation on our website or call us on 0333 20 70 300 to make your donation over the phone. 
 

Pay in by cheque: you can write us a cheque made payable to ‘Breast Cancer Now’ and send it to: Freepost AFTERNOON TEA (no other address line needed). Make sure you include your paying in slip at the bottom of this letter and make a note to let us know that you took part in Afternoon Tea. Please note that because of the pandemic our office is closed and cheque processing will take much longer than usual. If possible we strongly advise making your donation using our online form.
 

Pay in at the bank: you can use the paying in slip in your fundraising kit. Just bring the slip and your funds to any high-street bank, it will then come straight to us.
 

Thank you so much for taking part in Afternoon Tea! If you’ve got some, please do send in your pictures from the day! We always love seeing what our supporters do for us. 

Just email afternoontea@breastcancernow.org or call 0333 20 70 300. We’re always happy to help!

Did you know you can download some of our lovely Afternoon Tea materials? All you need to do is visit our website, pick what you’d like and hit the print button.
 

You can also order more items from your fundraising kit, like donation boxes, games and posters by filling in our extra order form, or getting in touch at afternoontea@breastcancernow.org. 

If you do have a Facebook fundraising page, that’s great! Let us know, and we’ll send you a link to fill in a short form. It will help us link your page back to you and your afternoon tea registration. When you do fill out the form, make sure you use the email you give us is the same one that you used to register your afternoon tea in the first place. It keeps things nice and easy!

We’re sorry to hear you can’t arrange an event anymore. If you drop us an email at afternoontea@breastcancernow.org or give us a call on 0333 20 70 300 we can cancel your event for you.

Of course, we’d love it if you could organise an Afternoon Tea event to support Breast Cancer Now’s work. The money you raise will support our life-changing care and world-class research across the UK.

Gift Aid is a great way of increasing the value of your donation at no cost to yourself.
 

Anyone who is a UK income tax payer can reclaim the basic rate of tax on their donation, which means that for every £1 donated, Breast Cancer Now will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that you have given.
 

It doesn’t cost you a penny more and the additional support will help to fund Breast Cancer Now’s vital work; making a difference to the lives of even more people affected by breast cancer.
 

So please keep your Gift Aid form with your collection box and remember to encourage everyone who donates at your Afternoon Tea to tick the Gift Aid column on your Gift Aid form and provide their full name, house number and postcode (home address only please).
 

To qualify for Gift Aid you must be a UK tax payer and pay an amount of Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax each tax year (6 April – 5 April) at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities you donate to will reclaim on your gifts for that tax year. Other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify.
 

If you are the person organising an Afternoon Tea, please note that HMRC do not allow Gift Aid claims of one total amount that you have collected in and added to the form. Please encourage anyone who has donated to your collection to add their details to the Gift Aid form for the individual amount they donated.
 

Please remember that Gift Aid can only be claimed on donations, so if you’re raising money by selling tickets to your Afternoon Tea or by selling cakes or raffle tickets, these will not apply, so please do not add these fundraising activities to your Gift Aid form.
 

To find out more about Gift Aid, visit the HMRC website.
 

You can let us know at any time whether you are eligible for Gift Aid or not by getting in touch with our Supporter Engagement Team on 0333 20 70 300.

We completely understand that it may not feel like the right time to be organising an Afternoon Tea for Breast Cancer Now.
 

At a time when taking care of yourself and your loved ones is a top priority, we urge you to follow the latest advice issued by the UK government and the NHS on coronavirus (COVID-19). There are still ways you can get involved with Afternoon Tea if you would like to, in line with current guidance around social distancing.
 

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about any concerns you have, please do get in touch by emailing us at afternoontea@breastcancernow.org or give us a call on 0333 20 70 300.
 

It is so generous of you to want to contribute to help those affected by breast cancer.
 

Your donation will help to provide support for today and hope for the future. By acting now, together we can make sure that by 2050 everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives – and is supported to live well.
 

To make a donation: Support Breast Cancer Now
 

Thank you for your incredibly kind support.

Yes – everything in your fundraising kit is recyclable. Some of our extra order items such as balloons will not be recyclable, so please check with us or look out for the recycle logo on all our recyclable items. If you’ve got questions about recycling, your council will be able to tell you more.

Yes! We have lots of delicious recipes from our amazing supporters, you can find them on the recipe section on the Afternoon Tea website.
 

If you make any of our scrumptious recipes or have a suggestion yourself, we’d love to know! So drop us an email and send us pictures of your bake at afternoontea@breastcancernow.org.