Annual Report – Free Cakes for Kids Sheffield 2015/16
For period: 2nd February 2015 – 31st January 2016
Chair Kate Thorpe
Committee members
Jon Dell Treasurer
Allana Shaw Secretary
Fay Marshall Agency Lead
Michele Hatton Baking Workshops Coordinator (not voted in)
The aims of the Group are to:
1) Bring volunteers together by co-ordinating the baking and distribution of birthday cakes free of charge for the benefit of disadvantaged children residing in Sheffield
2) Support disadvantaged children and their families in Sheffield
3) Provide new opportunities for volunteering in Sheffield
Key figures
Cakes made to date 361
Cakes made in period 164
Number of volunteers 74
Made up of:
Baking volunteers 66
Delivery volunteers 3
Steering group 5
Number of baking workshops 6
12th September – Shelter. Gingerbread decorating
14th October - Eastwood Village Community Centre. Halloween cupcake decorating
31st October – Shelter. Halloween cupcake decorating
12th November – Shelter. Gingerbread decorating
10th December – Edwards Street Flats, Christmas decorating
15th December – Peile House. Christmas cupcake decorating
Fundraisers
The Summer Celebration
Arbourthorne Primary School’s Christmas Charity collection
MyLocal Abbeydale Road collection tubs
Summary
The primary aim of baking more cakes for children in Sheffield is being met, with 164 made in the last 12 months, with totals increasing year on year as well as 5 baking workshops. A fantastic achievement by all the volunteers.
The baking workshops have taken off this year, with regular workshops taking place and various locations in Sheffield. A big thank you to Michele for organizing these, and for everyone who has volunteered on the day.
Thank you, so much, to each and every one of our volunteers. We have made an enormous difference this year and I hope you are all as proud as me.
Kate Thorpe. Chair, Free Cakes for Kids Sheffield
Friday 29 January 2016