Pour a Cup of Kindness: organise a charity coffee morning or tea party
Host a Pour a Cup of Kindness charity event in aid of the British Red Cross and help us be here for humanity.
01 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Across the UK
For any enquiries please email us at getfundraising@redcross.org.uk or call us on 0300 456 1005
Pour a Cup of Kindness is a fun event you can host for a great cause, bringing people together and raising vital funds for the work of the British Red Cross.
By hosting a coffee morning or tea party, you’re helping us be there for people in crisis, across the UK and around the world.
What is Pour a Cup of Kindness?
People have always found comfort in a cup of tea. Popping the kettle on is a small and simple act, but it can offer warmth and reassurance when someone is going through a hard time. It’s more than a hot drink - it creates space for a shared moment of connection, kindness and humanity.
That’s why we’d love for you to host a Pour a Cup of Kindness event. It could be:
- a charity coffee morning to start the day
- a tea party for everyone to enjoy
- an afternoon tea with plenty of baked treats
Celebrate VE Day with a cup of tea
Street parties were held to celebrate the end of World War II in 1945. There’s no better way to mark its 80th anniversary than by bringing your community together and hosting your own Pour a Cup of Kindness event.
Hosting your event on 8 May would be a fantastic way to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. But it’s up to you - you can choose to hold it on any day that works best for you and your community.
Get everything you need to make your tea party a success.
How to host your own Pour a Cup of Kindness event
Step 1. Pick your perfect spot and request a pack.
Whether it's in your garden, a local community hall, on your street, or at the office, pick a space that suits your guests and creates a welcoming atmosphere for all to enjoy. Then request your event pack.
Step 2. Get ready for your event.
Download our handy resources, including delicious recipes and bunting, to make your tea event a success. You can also buy mugs and other supplies to make your event extra special. Everything you need is linked at the bottom of the page.
Step 3. Pay in your funds and claim your free reward.
Once your event is over, it's time to pay in the funds you've raised. Use the form at the bottom of the page to pay in your donation, or you can pay in via JustGiving, and help the Red Cross continue to be here for humanity.
If you raise over £100, you’ll get a free mug as an extra thank you from us. We’ll let you know how to claim your mug once you’ve paid in your funds.
Pouring a Cup of Kindness helps people in crisis
Pay in your fundraising
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