Illustration of four stacked coffee cups in different colours (red, orange, blue, and purple) next to the bold white text "Raise a Cup" on a yellow and white background.

Raise a Cup

By Raising a Cup for Hourglass, you will be helping to raise awareness of the importance of Safer Ageing.  Any funds raised will help us to continue offering vital support to older victims of abuse across the United Kingdom.

 

Yellow rectangular button with rounded corners and the text 'Sign Up Now' in bold black letters, set against a black background.Infographic titled 'How It Works' with three steps for organising a fundraising event. Step 1: Register for your event by signing up, receive a resource pack, and set up a Just Giving page. Step 2: Organise your event such as an afternoon tea, picnic, or bake sale to raise funds for Hourglass. Step 3: Host the event using the resource pack to decorate and create a pleasant atmosphere, raising funds for a safer ageing future. Each step is illustrated with a numbered teacup icon.

 

Resources

Upon signing up, you'll receive full access to a range of resources designed to help you plan and deliver a successful, tailored event.

Grid of six promotional resources for the 'Raise a Cup' campaign, each on a cream background. Top row: 'Event Check List' with a checklist document, 'Cake Decorations' featuring a round sticker design with stacked teacups and the hashtag #communitea, and 'Posters' with example event posters. Bottom row: 'Bunting' showing colourful pennant flags, 'Virtual Background' displaying a Raise a Cup themed digital backdrop, and 'Recipe Cards & More' showing a template for ingredients and method.Yellow rectangular button with rounded corners and the text 'Sign Up Now' in bold black letters, set against a black background.Every day, thousands of older people across the UK face abuse, neglect, and isolation, often behind closed doors and without support. At Hourglass, we believe everyone deserves to age safely, with dignity, respect, and a voice that’s heard. By taking part in Raise A Cup, you're doing more than just sharing a cuppa, you're helping to: Raise awareness of the challenges older people face Support vital services that protect those at risk of harm and abuse Start conversations that break the silence around ageing and vulnerability Fund our helpline, community support, and advocacy across the UK Whether it’s a tea party, coffee morning, picnic or bake sale, every cup raised helps build a safer future for older people. Together, we can stand up for safer ageing.

 

Your Donations 

All donations are vital in helping Hourglass continue to help vulnerable older adults across the UK.

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Can’t host an event but want to donate anyway?

Donate Now

 

Any Questions?

We are ready to assist you! Contact us today via our email fundraising@wearehourglass.org

 

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