Chloe’s Bakesale

Chloe’s

Iwas doing the Million Steps Challenge, but I couldn’t get the sponsor form on Facebook because I am under 18.

I was thinking about charities that were really important to me. A charity that was so important to me was the Beatson Hospice. They cared for a member of my family, and I thought it would be a great idea to raise money for them so they can buy things they need.

One of my staff members suggested I just put cash in an envelope and send it in, but I really wanted to do more. I thought well everyone loves cakes, and making cakes is what I absolutely love doing, so doing a bake sale was the perfect idea to raise more money.

I started planning what I was going to make using easy recipes. I had made pancakes loads of times before, so I knew I wanted to make them. My staff member then helped me pick more things to make. We decided on méringue nests, caramel shortbread, scones and empire biscuits.

I then went out and bought all the ingredients and the decorations for the table including table clothes, cake boxes and plates. I also got takeaway cups so people could enjoy tea and coffee with their cake. I bought a banner and then made my own sign and price lists.

I started baking on a Thursday night, did most of my decorating on the Friday morning and a few final bits of baking, and then everything was ready for everyone to come and enjoy by the afternoon.

It went really well. I enjoyed it and everyone who came made a donation, and everyone in the house took part and visitors from outside even came too. Everyone said I did really well with all my baking and decorating.

I was quite anxious at first that everyone would turn up at the same time and it would be too busy, but I managed to serve everyone and keep everyone happy. I was still collecting donations the following Monday.

Chloe, 16

I raised £100 from the bake sale and £80 from the Million Steps Challenge, so in total that’s £180 to be handed into the Hospice!

I really enjoyed baking for other people and thought some of you might like to have a go to. I picked out this recipe because it’s simple and anybody can try it! Remember if you are young to make sure you have an adult to help you!