You ‘batter’ believe it, much-loved all-Wales Charity event is back
Wales Air Ambulance’s much-loved Coffee and Cake event is back for 2025, and the lifesaving charity ‘kneads’ you, its supporters, to help raise some ‘dough’.
The Charity is delighted to announce the return of ‘Coffee and Cake’, an event which encourages supporters to ‘get together’ and host their very own Coffee and Cake party on behalf of the lifesaving service.
To coincide with the Charity’s 24th anniversary, supporters are encouraged to host their own event during the month of March, at a time and place convenient for them.
Why not share in the celebrations and raise funds to help the Charity to provide lifesaving critical care across Wales, wherever and whenever it is needed. Every year, Wales Air Ambulance needs to raise £11.2 million to keep the helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road.
Registration for the event is now open via the charity’s website, and those who sign up will receive special access to a host of fundraising materials, which includes a fundraising pack, digital resources, invitations, posters and cake labels.
Whether a gathering with friends and family, a party in your school or office, this event is open to everyone – both online and in person.
Emma Moore, Senior Individual Giving Manager for the Wales Air Ambulance said:” We are thrilled to announce our Coffee and Cake event, launched last year, is coming back this March! Coffee and Cake is an exciting fundraiser for the Charity, and is something that everyone can get involved in.
“Many of us love a catch up with a slice of cake, and whether you’re part of a community group, school, business or an individual, we would love to help and support you with your own event.”
The Charity will also be ‘rising’ to the occasion by hosting their very own events on Saturday 1 March at their charity shops - which are located across the country.
Emma continued: “It’s our 24th birthday on March 1st, and we will be marking the occasion. All our shops will be hosting their own Coffee and Cake events on Saturday March 1st 9.30 – 11.30. If you’re inspired by this and want to mark your own celebration, then sign up today - you’ll be making a lifesaving difference and that really is the icing on the cake.”
The event is back following the success of its first year where schools, groups, families and friends hosted their own Coffee and Cake parties. Among them were Ysgol Bro Llifon, a North Wales school, who after hearing about the event they were eager to get involved.
A spokesperson from the school said: “Every class set about cooking a variety of cakes for the afternoon. A letter was sent to all parents and on the school social media asking for their support.
“All the school children had the opportunity in the afternoon to have a drink and cake. We weren't sure how many parents would attend but before long the parents were crowding around the school. We were amazed at how much support was received.”
Staff at Cardiff and Vale Health Board also got behind the event, swapping their scrubs for aprons.
One of the organisers, Ruth Stone, a Professional Practice Development Nurse, teamed up with colleagues across the two neuroscience departments based at the University Hospital of Wales and Llandough Hospital.
Ruth said: “Our team on the high care unit unfortunately see the air ambulances quite a bit as they bring in emergency patients. When we see them, they're always really professional, kind and courteous - they do a fantastic job.”
If you want to have your cake and eat it, you can register via www.walesairambulance.com/sign-up. Registrations made during the month of March will not receive a fundraising pack, however the organiser will have access to the Charity’s digital resources.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an avid baker or prefer to buy your cakes from a shop, the sales you make on your delicious treats will support the lifesaving Charity, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get together with friends, family or colleagues.
Wales Air Ambulance is consultant-led, taking hospital-standard treatments to the patient and, if required, transferring them directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury. For the patient, this can mean hours saved when compared to standard care and is proven to greatly improve survival and early recovery.
It is delivered via a unique Third Sector and Public Sector partnership. The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) supplies highly skilled NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work on board the Charity’s vehicles.
You ‘batter’ believe it, much-loved all-Wales Charity event is back
Wales Air Ambulance’s much-loved Coffee and Cake event is back for 2025, and the lifesaving charity ‘kneads’ you, its supporters, to help raise some ‘dough’.
The Charity is delighted to announce the return of ‘Coffee and Cake’, an event which encourages supporters to ‘get together’ and host their very own Coffee and Cake party on behalf of the lifesaving service.
To coincide with the Charity’s 24th anniversary, supporters are encouraged to host their own event during the month of March, at a time and place convenient for them.
Why not share in the celebrations and raise funds to help the Charity to provide lifesaving critical care across Wales, wherever and whenever it is needed. Every year, Wales Air Ambulance needs to raise £11.2 million to keep the helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road.
Registration for the event is now open via the charity’s website, and those who sign up will receive special access to a host of fundraising materials, which includes a fundraising pack, digital resources, invitations, posters and cake labels.
Whether a gathering with friends and family, a party in your school or office, this event is open to everyone – both online and in person.
Emma Moore, Senior Individual Giving Manager for the Wales Air Ambulance said:” We are thrilled to announce our Coffee and Cake event, launched last year, is coming back this March! Coffee and Cake is an exciting fundraiser for the Charity, and is something that everyone can get involved in.
“Many of us love a catch up with a slice of cake, and whether you’re part of a community group, school, business or an individual, we would love to help and support you with your own event.”
The Charity will also be ‘rising’ to the occasion by hosting their very own events on Saturday 1 March at their charity shops - which are located across the country.
Emma continued: “It’s our 24th birthday on March 1st, and we will be marking the occasion. All our shops will be hosting their own Coffee and Cake events on Saturday March 1st 9.30 – 11.30. If you’re inspired by this and want to mark your own celebration, then sign up today - you’ll be making a lifesaving difference and that really is the icing on the cake.”
The event is back following the success of its first year where schools, groups, families and friends hosted their own Coffee and Cake parties. Among them were Ysgol Bro Llifon, a North Wales school, who after hearing about the event they were eager to get involved.
A spokesperson from the school said: “Every class set about cooking a variety of cakes for the afternoon. A letter was sent to all parents and on the school social media asking for their support.
“All the school children had the opportunity in the afternoon to have a drink and cake. We weren't sure how many parents would attend but before long the parents were crowding around the school. We were amazed at how much support was received.”
Staff at Cardiff and Vale Health Board also got behind the event, swapping their scrubs for aprons.
One of the organisers, Ruth Stone, a Professional Practice Development Nurse, teamed up with colleagues across the two neuroscience departments based at the University Hospital of Wales and Llandough Hospital.
Ruth said: “Our team on the high care unit unfortunately see the air ambulances quite a bit as they bring in emergency patients. When we see them, they're always really professional, kind and courteous - they do a fantastic job.”
If you want to have your cake and eat it, you can register via www.walesairambulance.com/sign-up. Registrations made during the month of March will not receive a fundraising pack, however the organiser will have access to the Charity’s digital resources.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an avid baker or prefer to buy your cakes from a shop, the sales you make on your delicious treats will support the lifesaving Charity, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get together with friends, family or colleagues.
Wales Air Ambulance is consultant-led, taking hospital-standard treatments to the patient and, if required, transferring them directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury. For the patient, this can mean hours saved when compared to standard care and is proven to greatly improve survival and early recovery.
It is delivered via a unique Third Sector and Public Sector partnership. The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) supplies highly skilled NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work on board the Charity’s vehicles.