Hosting an Afternoon Tea for SUDC is a fun, tasty, lovely way to get together with people you care about and raise money for our cause.
To help you host your Afternoon Tea, we will send you a fundraising kit once you have signed up. See the tabs below to learn more about what’s included…
Thank you to everyone who donated their time, expertise and resources to help create this fundraiser!
Meet James, Vanessa and Luke and read how they helped and why.
James Campbell - Our Afternoon Tea Ambassador
Professional Pastry Chef
James has worked in the food industry for nearly 30 years, starting in Cameron House Hotel at just 17 years old. This was the first of many Michelin-starred establishments he’s worked in all over the UK, with particular highlights being Group Head Patisserie Chef for Gary Rhodes and three years as Head Patisserie Chef at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
James’ career progressed into retail and manufacturing as he became Head of Product Development for Marks & Spencer and he is currently Head of Food for Greencore.
James led a team to the semi-final in the BBC’s Great British Bake Off: Crème de la Crème in 2016 and released his first book, Japanese Patisserie, in 2017.
“I have been aware of the incredibly important work SUDC UK has been doing for several years now, not only in terms of research and awareness of Sudden Unexplained Death in Children, but the support they enable families to find in their time of greatest need. It is truly remarkable and, as a parent myself, it’s a cause that is very close to my heart.
I am looking forward to the opportunity to support this charity further and hope these recipes are thoroughly enjoyed by everyone hosting, or invited to, an event.”
Thank you to Vanessa Grzywacz from
“I had never heard of SUDC until it affected my family. I am delighted to donate my time to design and collaborate with James and Luke to create the ‘Afternoon Tea for SUDC’ campaign. I hope together we can raise awareness and that we can find answers to why these beautiful and much-loved children die”
Thank you to Luke Mchale from
The Image Tailor – Photography
“It was my absolute pleasure to assist with the SUDC Afternoon Tea event! It is amazing what the charity has achieved by raising awareness for the tragic event of losing a child. Having been personally affected by this, the charity is close to my heart and I shall be happy to help out in any way for future events!”
