Celebrating our birthday with free cake!
We’re celebrating our fourth official anniversary this month by offering you free birthday cake (January 2026).
We were taken over in 2021 to solely support the charity Communicare, which is dedicated to boosting social connectedness in Southampton, and we officially launched in 2022.
Friday, January 30
Kev, our Head Baker, says: “To help mark our birthday we’re going to offer the first 30 people through our door from 8am on Friday, January 30, 2026, a free slice of our birthday cake, which is a decorated vanilla sponge with jam and buttercream filling. We’ve chosen the 30th and 30 people, as 2021, coincided with Communicare’s 30th anniversary as a charity. The 30 slices will be given away on a first come first served basis, no purchase necessary, while stocks last. There’s one slice per person only and, sorry, no alternatives are available.
Supporting charity & the community
“The profit from each and every tea or coffee, elevenses, lunch or afternoon treat customers purchase from us goes to Communicare to support the incredible work its staff and volunteers do in our neighbourhood and across Southampton. Shopping with us means you’re buying both locally and socially. So, when you shop with us, you can be confident you’re not only eating something sensational but also giving back to your community.”
As well as supporting Communicare, our bakery’s other main aim is to make as much as it can on the premises.
Hard work, love & passion
Kev continues: “We put a lot of hard work, love and passion into what we produce, and the proof really is in the eating! We offer a diverse selection of breads, cakes and other baked treats to keep hungry breakfast, brunch, lunchtime and teatime customers happy. Plus, you can now pre-order from us by calling and collecting instore. We’re also working on having more of our products on our website for online ordering to collect instore too.
Boosting social connectedness
“But more than that, everything we make and bake helps raise funds for Communicare and its work in our neighbourhood and across the city, assisting people who lack social connectedness and are in need of support. Through their good neighbours’ network and multigenerational befriending initiatives, they help people live their best lives, rather than just existing.”
All about Communicare
Communicare, which is a friendly, neighbourhood charity, provides services that enrich the lives of isolated people in and around Southampton.
Annie, Communicare’s Manager, says: “It’s been a wonderful official first four years with our community bakery and we’re delighted with how things have gone. We wanted to create a community hub, as well as offer great products. We’re very proud of our bakery team and what they have achieved so far.
“Our services are a vital lifeline to people in the city who need daily social interactionsand having the bakery as an additional revenue stream has helped us tremendously. We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who has popped in during the past four years and purchased some bread or a delicious, sweet treat.”
Communicare is currently supporting more than 750 individuals/families through tasks including, befriending, transport for appointments and assistance with shopping and always needs more donations and volunteers to help with its work.
Every penny or spare hour helps
Annie adds: “The current economic climate means we need support from CommuniBakes and public donations more than ever before. Every penny we receive goes towards making someone’s life better. We need more volunteers too.
“If you ever have a spare hour, or so, each week, then we’d love to hear from you, as we always need more befrienders. The experience could also benefit you, as many of our Communiteers say how much volunteering has enhanced their lives, as well as those they befriend and assist. We can be flexible and work around your other commitments. Please get in touch via 023 8250 0050 or volunteer@communicareinsouthampton.org.uk.”
Please note, we’re a separate limited company to Communicare but any profits we make go to the charity.