Cakes For Heroes is a nonprofit organisation created by Joanne Howard from Hull, who wanted to give something back to the community after her own child, Jacob, went through his own battle with childhood cancer.

In March 2021, Cakes For Heroes was born, and we now have over 2,000 bakers on our books.

Our bakers are registered, certified & insured, covering the majority of the UK.

They create bespoke cakes for very poorly children with life limiting/changing conditions & life threatening illnesses

If you would like to nominate a child/young person to receive the gift of a cake, please use the NOMINATE A CHILD form

MEET THE TEAM

  • Joanne

    FOUNDER OF CAKES FOR HEROES

    I set up this outstanding non-profit organisation as I want to reach as many children having a hard time during their treatment or just having hard time with ill health and give them something to help make them smile.

    I set this up with my son in mind and for us to give something back.

    At the age of 5, my son, Jacob, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.) & underwent 5 years of chemotherapy. I’m delighted to say that in February 2022, at the age of 14, he was given the ALL CLEAR!

    The organisation offers children across the UK a personalised cake in the hopes of giving them a bit of normality in life; a time to let life freeze for a while and make wonderful memories for them & their family.

  • Fee

    ADMIN, I.T., FUNDRAISING, GENERAL HELPER, CFH BAKER

    I was invited into the CFH community back in its infancy in April of 2021 after being invited by a friend. Gifting cake is something that brings me joy so to be able to do this for poorly children & their families made me jump at the chance!

    Knowing that we can take some of the pressures away from a family whilst they’re going through possibly the hardest times of their lives, is something that makes me feel proud & honoured.

    I help Cakes For Heroes by doing whatever I can; donating cakes to children on behalf of CHF, admin, media, website work, anything behind the scenes, and by telling anyone and everyone about this amazing nonprofit organisation.