
Calling all bakers
Crazy about chocolate cake? Partial to pumpkin pie? Knock up your favourite treats with some autumn baking for Marie Curie.
Simply sign up to take part and we'll send you everything you need to raise some dough for Marie Curie – including a special set of recipes from Melissa Hemsley, the Hairy Bikers and Fay Ripley!
Register today
Knead some fundraising inspiration?
You've come to the right place. There are tons of ways you can raise money for Marie Curie this autumn:
- Hold an apple pie eating contest.
- Organise a cupcake decorating session.
- Host a bake sale at work.
- Throw a bake-off challenge.
And we've got plenty more ideas to share! Register today and we'll send over tips and inspiration to help you get creative in the kitchen while raising vital funds for end of life care.
Sign up now
"We held bake sales for Marie Curie because they looked after Granny Linda"
Rachel and her daughters Lilly and Ella have been fundraising in memory of Linda, who loved to bake with her grandchildren and was cared for by Marie Curie.
"Marie Curie made Linda's end of life experience more positive and made her feel special. They cared for her round the clock and helped to put a smile on her face," Rachel says.
Lilly adds: "The way I see it, somebody fundraised for my granny so I want to fundraise for someone else's."
Your support makes expert end of life care possible. Every penny you raise will make a difference to families like Linda's.
Frequently asked questions
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Your fundraising helps Marie Curie provide expert hospice care, support over the phone, and helps us push for a better end of life for all by campaigning and sharing research to change the system.
Every pie or cake you bake and every pound you raise directly contributes to ensuring that more people can receive the care they need at the most difficult times. By taking part in a fundraising event, you'll be helping us be there till the very end.
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We want you to get your apron on and bake some treats to raise vital funds for Marie Curie. Whether you're planning a bake sale, hosting a coffee morning, or simply sharing your bakes with friends and family in exchange for donations, every penny you raise will make a difference.
You can get started by creating your JustGiving fundraising page today .
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When you sign up to organise a fundraiser, you'll receive an email from us with all the information you need - this will direct you to our page of downloadable resources.
You'll also receive a fundraising pack in the post including a sponsorship form, a collection box and some other bits to help you with your fundraiser.
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This will arrive in the post around a week after you sign up. If you think your pack or letter has been lost in the post, please contact our Supporter Relations team by calling 0800 716 146 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) or emailing fundraising@mariecurie.org.uk.
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There isn't a strict deadline for when to fundraise for Marie Curie, however we'd expect most people to have registered their interest for autumn fundraising by 30 November. Sign up today!
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The easiest place to start is by setting up a JustGiving page and setting a target amount you aim to raise. Friends and family can donate directly to the page, and you can share it on social media to encourage others to donate too.
You can also personalise your page to share why you're fundraising – read some tips on how to make the most of your fundraising page .
If you're collecting donations in cash, you will have received a donation and sponsorship form in your pack. If you've misplaced your pack or want to get fundraising right away, you can also download and print a sponsorship form . Gift Aid can also be added to donations made on this form.
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Spread the word far and wide! As well as sending direct invites to your friends and family, you can also share your JustGiving page on social media or in your group chats or email for extra donations.
We can't wait to see what fun you get up to, so please do share your stories and photos with @MarieCurieUK !
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There are a number of ways you can pay in your autumn fundraising!
Online
Create a JustGiving page for your fundraising. Link your fundraising page to your Twitter or Facebook account and you'll reach even more people.
By post
Complete the banking form, including your credit/debit card details, or pop a cheque or postal order (made payable to Marie Curie) in the post to:
Marie Curie UK Fundraising
PO Box 23897
Edinburgh EH6 9AB
By phone
Call us on 0800 716 146 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) and tell us you want to pay in money from your autumn fundraiser.
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This can be found on the letter we posted out to you. If you no longer have the letter, you can find this out by asking your Community Fundraiser, or by getting in touch with our Supporter Relations team at 0800 716 146 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) or fundraising@mariecurie.org.uk.
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Our team would be happy to help. Simply call 0800 716 146 or email us at fundraising@mariecurie.org.uk.