Share the love for Acorns by hosting a Bake Sale this Valentine’s Day. Be part of the biggest community Bake Sale for Acorns around 14th February – every bit of dough you raise will make a real difference.
Together we can help local families caring for seriously ill children make every moment count.
Register here to download our Big Love Bake Sale fundraising resources.
Hosting your own bake sale doesn’t mean you need to be an expert in the kitchen. There are a whole host of delicious treats that are quick and easy to make. Whether you host your bake sale in the comfort of your own home or have a bake sale at a group, club or at work, we’ve got some top tips to make planning and organising simple, and to maximise your fun and fundraising for Acorns.
Organisation is key to hosting a successful bake sale, so start recruiting early when it comes to finding your bakers.
The more treats and delicious savoury bakes you offer, the more money you’re likely to raise. So, shout about your bake sale from the rooftops, get your friends and family to spread the word, and you’re sure to recruit a dedicated team of bakers in no time at all.
If you don’t fancy baking, or don’t know anyone who is able to bake for you, why not buy your sweet treats – it’s not cheating, honest.
You can use our editable poster to shout about your event far and wide. Why not ask local businesses to get involved to make your bake sale even bigger?
When it comes to choosing what to sell, you should consider everyone’s favourite sweet treats, such as cupcakes, gingerbread men or cornflake cakes for little ones, right through to savoury bakes like pies, quiches and pasties. Chocolate chip cookies, brownies and flapjacks are all winners too!
Oh, and don’t forget to cater for people with different dietary requirements by providing some vegan, gluten and dairy free options.
We’ve whipped up some tasty recipes to get your creative juices flowing.
Pricing the items at your bake sale needn’t be tricky providing you keep things simple. It’s easier all round to make sure that all your cakes, pies and other treats have a clear price point, with easy to read labels.
Some people even just ask buyers to donate what they think each cake is worth; people tend to be extra generous when food is involved.
When it comes to labelling your cakes at a bake sale, it’s important that you clearly state what you are selling and what ingredients they contain. You should also say whether the product is gluten or dairy-free too. It’s important that those with allergies know what they are buying.
So you’ve decided on your fundraiser, great! Register your details with us and a local fundraiser will be in touch soon to support with your event.
If you’d like to chat through your fundraising plans in the meantime, you can give our friendly Supporter Services team a call on 01564 825037 or email supporter.services@acorns.org.uk.
