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Coffee, Cake & Compassion: Pickerings Raises Funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
Last week, our team at Pickerings came together for one of our favourite annual traditions - the Macmillan Coffee Morning. With mugs in hand and cake forks at the ready, we raised £102.60 (and 25 Barbados cents!) for a cause that touches millions of lives across the UK.
But this wasn’t just about sweet treats and good company, it was about making a meaningful difference.
Who Are Macmillan Cancer Support?
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the UK’s largest and most impactful charities, dedicated to helping the nearly 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK - from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond.
Their work spans:
- Specialist healthcare: Over 10,000 Macmillan professionals provide expert care and guidance.
- Emotional and practical support: From counselling to financial aid, Macmillan ensures no one faces cancer alone.
- Information and advocacy: Their support line, online community, and local centres empower people with knowledge and connection.
- Campaigning for better care: Macmillan is a force for change, influencing policy and improving cancer services nationwide
In 2023 alone, Macmillan invested over £184 million into charitable activities, funded almost entirely by public donations.
About the Coffee Morning
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning began in 1990 with a simple idea: gather over coffee and donate the cost of your cuppa to Macmillan. Since then, it’s grown into a nationwide movement, raising over £310 million to date.
Whether hosted in homes, offices, care homes, or even aboard jet fighters, each coffee morning helps fund:
- Macmillan nurses
- Emotional support services
- Financial guidance
- Cancer information resources
This year’s official Coffee Morning date was Friday 26th September, but events are held throughout the season, because support never goes out of date.
A Big Thank You
To everyone who baked, brewed, donated, and joined us - thank you! Your generosity helps Macmillan continue doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.
Let’s keep the momentum going. If you missed out, it’s never too late to donate or host your own coffee morning. Visit macmillan.org.uk/coffee-morning to learn more.
