Nottinghamshire mental health patients’ bake off for baby loss charity
Staff and patients at a mental health hospital in Nottinghamshire are close to hitting their fundraising goal for a baby loss charity after hosting a community bake sale.
Located on Kneeton Road in East Bridgford, Cygnet Maple House is a 16-bed mental health hospital for women.
The Cygnet Health Care service has been fundraising for the charity 4Louis since the start of 2025 and have raised £1,452 to date.
4Louis is a charity that supports anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, and the death of a baby or child.
The organisation provides memory boxes to help families remember their loved one, and offers useful tools, equipment, and training free of charge to hospital units, hospices, and other professionals who work with grieving families.
On Friday 20 June, Cygnet Maple House held a bake off for staff, visitors and patients before putting their creations on sale the next day for the public in the local area.
The bake sale was the Cygnet Health Care service’s latest charitable effort and raised £140 alone.
Andrew Hemmington-Page, Head of Care at Cygnet Maple House, said: “The bake sale was a great success as it involved all of our patients, staff and visitors in the preparation. The day was for a great cause as well and helped raise much-needed funds for a vital charity.
“It was a fun way to raise money and it gave us the opportunity to engage with the local and wider community. We had wonderful feedback from the community, many of who have offered their support for future fundraisers.
“4Louis are our charity of the year and we want to help them in the amazing support they provide to families that are affected by miscarriages and still births. I’m really proud of our team for their efforts so far and we can’t wait for our next fundraiser.”
One patient at Cygnet Maple House highlighted the success of the day, saying: “It was really nice to take part in the baking and it was even better doing the tasting. I found it fun to talk with our neighbours and other visitors at the bake sale. It really made me feel like we are making a difference.”
Since the start of 2025, the Cygnet Health Care service have hosted a variety of charitable events like a big sleep out, a sponsored walk and car boot sales.
The team are close to their fundraising goal of £1,500 for 4Louis and will continue their charitable efforts throughout the year.
To donate, go to https://4louis.enthuse.com/pf/nicola-bicknell