CINNAMON buns, community runs, crafts and quiz nights are helping families conceive via IVF, as businesses have raised hundreds of pounds for travel grants.
“Demand remains high and funds are running low,” according to Tiny Seeds, who support families with their fertility.
Head of operations Chloé Fosse said each £400 “directly funds an IVF journey”.
This, she said, was “not just a flight, but a chance” at a time when “people are already stretched emotionally and financially”.
The charity has awarded almost 150 IVF grants since 2023, helping those who don’t qualify for government help with treatment and travel costs.
The Party Crew, which organises events ranging from children’s parties to corporate events, holds “Bounce Fest” events which have raised £900 for the charity.
Bakery Dough raised £400 by donating £1 from each cinnamon bun sold over three days.
The bakery Flour, has said it would donate £1 for each bowl of soup sold in March, while community runs are being hosted by The Mum Method and a number of businesses have launched a community fundraiser which has raised £800.
May Bourne, a midwife who founded Positive Birth Jersey, which provides hypnobirthing, birthing and parenting classes for parents and parents-to-be, is supporting the collective fundraiser.
“Fertility journeys are tough enough without added financial barriers,” she said.
Tiny Seeds’s next event is a Crafternoon Tea event at La Mare Wine Estate on Saturday 25 April. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
