Macmillan Coffee Morning: our community comes together for a great cause

We were delighted to host a Macmillan Coffee Morning in the iBase, and what a morning it was! We were joined by so many parents of our students and members of our local community, and the room was busy from start to finish with people chatting, laughing and making new friends.

From the moment the doors opened, there was a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Families who already knew each other caught up over a hot drink, and people who had never met sat down together and quickly found plenty to talk about. It was wonderful to see our school building filled with so much conversation and connection, and to see the iBase become a place where our whole community could come together.

Our staff brought in a wonderful selection of baked goods, including cookies, cakes and even some delicious homemade vegan flapjacks, so there was something for everyone to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. A huge thank you to everyone who baked, donated and helped on the day. The time and care that went into all of it made the morning a success, and the treats certainly didn’t last long!

Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we raised well over £100 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Why it matters

Macmillan supports almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Every cup of coffee and slice of cake at a coffee morning helps to make sure that people affected by cancer have somewhere to turn. Cancer touches so many families and communities, and it was wonderful to see our school and local community come together for such an important cause.

At Trinity, we talk about the drive to connect to a cause larger than ourselves. Events like this show purpose in action. They also show our values: the hard work of everyone who got involved, the trust and fairness of a community that looks after one another, and the belief that helping others helps all of us.

Community at the heart of Dixons Trinity Chapeltown

Mornings like this remind us that our school is part of a wider community in Chapeltown and beyond. Strong communities are built when people come together, share a conversation and support one another, and the partnership between school and home is a big part of that. It is always a pleasure to welcome parents and local residents into the academy, and events like this give us a chance to say thank you for everything they do to support our students.

We are so proud of everyone who got involved, from the families and community members who came along to the staff who baked and set up. Thank you for helping us make a difference. We can’t wait to welcome you all back for our next community event.

For more information on Macmillan Cancer Support, go to this link: Macmillan Cancer Support | The UK's leading cancer care charity