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Hints, tips and stories

Get inspired

Whether it’s cake in the garden with your nearest and dearest, or a picnic in the park with everyone you know, hold an Afternoon Tea this August and raise money for life-changing breast cancer research and support.

Stories

Jane's story

Former MasterChef winner Jane Devonshire was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2012, so raising money for further research is something very close to her heart.

A large group of women, all wearing Breast Cancer Now shirts, pose together at Maggie's Afternoon Tea

Maggie's story

When Maggie’s daughter, Kirsty, was diagnosed with breast cancer, she put on a huge event to raise money and show her support.

Dawn, who has dyed her hair pink and has glitter on her face, stands with her arm around her friend on the day of her Afternoon Tea

Dawn's story

After realising the positive impact Breast Cancer Now's services had on her, Dawn knew she wanted to fundraise to help others.

Nana poses with an older man and two women at her Afternoon Tea

Nana's story

Nana shares how she consciously adopted a positive mindset after being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, and how she’s since given back by fundraising.

Hannah poses with her mum at their Afternoon Tea

Hannah's story

When Hannah’s mum was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer last year, hosting an Afternoon Tea was just one of the things that helped her stay positive.

 

Deanne and Annette's story

Deanne and Annette became friends after meeting at a breast cancer support group in 2015. Since then, they’ve enjoyed hosting regular fundraisers together.

Cath Kidston's design team smiling together - Georgia Tee, Holly Marler, Peace Rodliff, and Lucy Willis

Lucy's story

Cath Kidston's Social Media Manager, Lucy, on how she's been personally affected by cancer and why their partnership with our Afternoon Tea campaign is so important.

Hints and tips

Top tips for planning your Afternoon Tea

Five simple tips to ensure you have a tea-riffic day!

A-Z of Afternoon Tea

26 ways to ensure your event is the best thing since sliced bread (or cake!).

How to set up your Afternoon Tea JustGiving page

The easiest way to raise money and share your story.

Everything you need to know about setting up a raffle

Raffles are a great way to boost your fundraising total and raise the vital money we need to support people affected by breast cancer.

A woman in a blue dress plays 'pin the lid on the teapot'

Seven games to put the 'fun' in fundraising

Keep your guests entertained and boost your fundraising!

ruth and a friend celebrating their afternoon tea

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Share tips and ideas with your fellow Afternoon Tea fundraisers.  

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