Host a ‘Time for Tea’ afternoon and help raise vital funds for Cure Parkinson’s in our 20th year.
Whilst we’re not celebrating, we are making sure to mark 2025 as our 20th year. As china is traditionally gifted for 20 years and there being no better way to catch up with friends than over tea and cake, we are delighted to invite all to join us and take part in ‘Time for Tea’ to help raise vital funds for Cure Parkinson’s.
With the warmer months and bank holidays just around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities to host an afternoon tea in your community with friends, family and colleagues.
Whether you choose fine linens with elegant tableware or a relaxed get together with plenty of home baked treats, there are so many ways to come together and help raise vital funds for Parkinson’s research.
To find out more, please complete our form at the bottom of the page and a member of our events team will be in touch shortly.
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To find out more, please complete our form and a member of our events team will be in touch shortly to help you get your party planning underway!
How your support helps
By hosting a ‘Time for Tea’ event, you can help make a cure just a question of time.
“I can vividly remember walking out of the hospital after hearing those fateful words: ‘You have Parkinson’s.’ From that moment on, it felt like a countdown had started – a countdown to an unknown fate…. If there was a cure tomorrow, a chance to reset that clock – it would mean the world to me.”
Kuhan
For millions of people living with Parkinson’s, time is everything. Every day brings uncertainty – what symptoms will worsen? What abilities might be lost?
That’s why Cure Parkinson’s is committed to funding groundbreaking research that can stop Parkinson’s in its tracks. Every breakthrough brings us closer to a cure, and every donation helps speed up the process.
FAQs
When should I host my ‘Time for Tea’?
Anytime you like! With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month and May bank holidays to look forward to, there are plenty of opportunities to get your afternoon tea in the diary. For inspiration, below are some days that you might like to choose to host your event:
- World Parkinson’s Day – 11 April
- Easter weekend – 19 – 21 April
- National Tea Day- 21 April
- World Baking Day – 17 May
- National Scone Day – 30 May
- National Cream Tea Day – 27 June
- Afternoon Tea Week – 12 – 18 August
- National Cake Day – 26 November
Where should I host my event?
Completely up to you! If you’re a member of a community group, school, workplace or place of worship, why not see if you can host your event at the centre or hall. If timings are a bit tricky, you could see if you can attach a Time for Tea event before or after a recurring service or meeting where guests are already on the spot to enjoy some tea and cake.
Smaller and cosy events are perfect to host in the comfort of your own home. If you’re not too keen on baking but would still love to host, why not make a booking at a local hotel, restaurant or café and invite friends along.
How do I let people know about my event?
There are multiple ways to invite guests to your ‘Time for Tea’ event. Email, WhatsApp and social media channels are great to help advertise your event en masse to your workplace or community.
Our digital event pack also features a range of downloadable materials including posters and invitations to help promote and invite guests to your event.
How do I fundraise?
Setting up a Just Giving Page is the easiest way to collect funds from your guests and any who unfortunately are unable to join in the fun. Aside from donations second hand book and accessories sales, raffles, tombolas and games are a great way to add to your day and help raise more funds. Our event guide in our materials pack has lots of top tips and tricks to help with collecting and paying in your funds raised.
I’d love to get involved! How do I get started?
Brilliant! Make sure to fill in our registration form and a member of our events team will be in touch to help you get your plans underway!
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