DREAM the IMPOSSIBLE II – RAISES £425,000

5th October 2022

We have been hard at work counting all the proceeds from Dream the Impossible II. The event was, as promised, bigger and better than the inaugural event in 2017. More than 1350 people attended over 11 restaurants supported by 18 different corporate sponsors raising funds for 8 cancer charities in the Manchester region.

We are proud and delighted to announce the profit from the event was a staggering £425,000. This was an amazing effort by the TBF Dream Team who give their time and expertise to the charity and of course this could not have been possible without vital contributions from businesses and the hospitality industry to which we are eternally grateful.

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TBF partnership with The Alchemist rasies £43,390 for Bloodcancer UK

1st March 2022

The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant raised an amazing total of £43,390 and they couldn’t have achieved this without the generosity and support of their staff and customers during 2021.

TBF partnered with The Alchemist and Bloodcancer UK to raise funds for a Clinical Nurse Advisor and a Medical Social Worker to support those living with blood cancer.  The money was raised through £1 on the Bill during September – Bloodcancer Awareness Month.  Teams of Alchemist staff from across the country raised sponsorship and joined the Tim Bacon Foundation at the start line of the Great Manchester 10k too for the TBF Hospitality Challenge.

Why the donation was so invaluable

Living with blood cancer, or supporting a loved one who has been diagnosed, can be incredibly difficult at any time, but the pandemic has been especially tough for the blood cancer community. People with blood cancer are extremely vulnerable to becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus, this is due to their weakened immune systems.

Recent evidence also suggests that people with blood cancer are less likely to be protected by existing Covid vaccines because of the nature of their cancer or treatment. This means that whilst everyone else’s life is getting back to normal, the lives of those with blood cancer are still on pause and many have been shielding since March 2020.

The pandemic has had a huge toll on the mental health of the blood cancer community, both from the fear of contracting Covid and the sense of isolation from trying to avoid it. This has led to a significant increase in demand for specialised blood cancer support services. The money raised has been invaluable to ensure services have been available to all.

Stephanie Cullen from Blood Cancer UK commented:

‘We are incredibly proud to be working with the The Alchemist and the Tim Bacon Foundation to help make a difference for people affected by blood cancer.

Thanks to their fantastic support, we have been able to fund two key roles on our support line: a Clinical Nurse Advisor and a Medical Social Worker. Both roles provide high quality emotional and practical support and trusted information for all blood cancers.

Our support line is a free and confidential service offers a safe space for all people with blood cancer, their friends and family, and for anyone worried about the disease. This service has been a vital resource throughout the pandemic, as people with blood cancer are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19. And after almost two years of the pandemic, it has taken a great toll on their wellbeing.

So far over 2021, our Support Service team has received over 5,000 calls and emails. Recently, we have seen an increase in calls from patients and family members who are concerned about new Covid-19 variants. Additionally, the rising number of blood cancer patients dying from the virus is hugely worrying for our community, and as a result people are continuing to call us for emotional support throughout this difficult period.

As we continue to face an uncertain 2022, Blood Cancer UK will continue to be here for anyone affected by the disease. We want to say a huge thank you to each member of the teams at The Alchemist and the Tim Bacon Foundation, your support will help make a real difference to the blood cancer community.’

Hannah Plumb from The Alchemist commented:-

“At The Alchemist we are so proud to have raised such a substantial amount of money for Blood Cancer UK and The Tim Bacon Foundation. Our work with the Tim Bacon Foundation is so important to us, and to be able to raise funds for both a Clinical Nurse Advisor and a Medical Social Worker, knowing how impactful that will be, means a lot to us and our teams. We look forward to seeing how our donation helps so many people, and to the work we will continue to do with TBF in 2022”

Please get in touch if you need support from a blood cancer diagnosis

Anyone affected by a blood cancer diagnosis including family members, friends or colleagues can contact the helpline for support the number is 0808 2080 888 or you can email on support@bloodcancer.org.uk

If you would like more information on how your business could work with the Tim Bacon Foundation to achieve its fundraising potential, please email janeatherton@timbaconfoundation.co.uk

Dream the Impossible – The Sequel Launches

17th February 2022

We are excited to announce that some of Manchester’s best-known restaurants are uniting with us for a city-wide fundraising takeover. The aim of the night is to bring 1,300 people together dining at top restaurants across the city centre before gathering at the Albert Hall for music and dancing at the culmination of the night.

The restaurants joining us for the evening are The Alchemist, Gusto, Grand Pacific, Australasia, San Carlo, Habas, The Bull and Bear, Hawksmoor, 20 Stories, Tattu, and Duttons. All the restaurants will be digitally connected via TV screens for a silent auction.

Jeremy said: “The Tim Bacon Foundation has now raised close to £1m towards a range of cancer-related causes, including £500,000 towards the Proton Beam Therapy Centre, which opened at the Christie in 2018.

“A further £100,000 has been donated by the foundation to Prevent Breast Cancer, for two vital research projects along with donations to Maggie’s, Joshua Tree and Kidscan – all Manchester based charities helping people living with cancer.”

He adds: “We are proud of what we’ve achieved, but we are really excited to do it again bigger and even better so we can all honour Tim’s memory and help those affected by cancer, which will affect one in every two people.”

There has been tremendous support this year from Manchester’s restaurants, and we are now seeking sponsorship from city businesses for the individual restaurant events at £15,000 each.

Each package comes with 20 tickets, meaning sponsors staff and guests can take part, in what is set to be the biggest charity event the city’s hospitality industry has ever seen.

For full details of the event, register your interest or for more information please email info@timbaconfoundation.co.uk or call Jane on 01565 631234.

TBF partnership with The Alchemist rasies £43,390 for Bloodcancer

17th January 2022

The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant raised an amazing total of £43,900 in 2021 for Blood Cancer UK and they couldn’t have achieved this without the generosity and support of their staff and customers.  

TBF partnered with The Alchemist and Blood Cancer UK to raise funds for a Clinical Nurse Advisor and a Medical Social Worker to support those living with Blood Cancer.

How Covid has affected those living with Blood Cancer

Living with blood cancer, or supporting a loved one who has been diagnosed, can be incredibly difficult at any time, but the pandemic has been especially tough for the blood cancer community. People with blood cancer are extremely vulnerable to becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus due to their weakened immune systems, and many have been shielding since March 2020.

Evidence also suggests that people with blood cancer are less likely to be protected by existing Covid vaccines because of the nature of their cancer or treatment. This means that whilst everyone else’s life is getting back to normal, the lives of those with blood cancer are still on pause.

The pandemic has also had a huge toll on the mental health of the blood cancer community, both from the fear of contracting Covid and the sense of isolation from trying to avoid it. This has led to a significant increase in demand for specialised blood cancer support services. The money raised as been invaluable to ensure services have been available to all.

Stephanie Cullen from Blood Cancer UK commented:

‘We are incredibly proud to be working with the The Alchemist and the Tim Bacon Foundation to help make a difference for people affected by blood cancer.

Thanks to their fantastic support, we have been able to fund two key roles on our support line: a Clinical Nurse Advisor and a Medical Social Worker. Both roles provide high quality emotional and practical support and trusted information for all blood cancers.

Our support line is a free and confidential service offering a safe space for all people with blood cancer, their friends, family, and anyone worried about the disease. This service has been a vital resource throughout the pandemic, as people with blood cancer are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19. And after almost two years of the pandemic, it has taken a great toll on their wellbeing.

So far over 2021, our Support Service team has received over 5,000 calls and emails. Recently, we have seen an increase in calls from patients and family members who are concerned about new Covid-19 variants. Additionally, the rising number of blood cancer patients dying from the virus is hugely worrying for our community, and as a result people are continuing to call us for emotional support throughout this difficult period.

As we continue to face an uncertain 2022, Blood Cancer UK will continue to be here for anyone affected by the disease. We want to say a huge thank you to each member of the teams at The Alchemist and the Tim Bacon Foundation, your support will help make a real difference to the blood cancer community.’

Hannah Plumb from The Alchemist commented:-

“At The Alchemist we are so proud to have raised such a substantial amount of money for Blood Cancer UK and The Tim Bacon Foundation. Our work with the Tim Bacon Foundation is so important to us, and to be able to raise funds for both a Clinical Nurse Advisor and a Medical Social Worker, knowing how impactful that will be, means a lot to us and our teams. We look forward to seeing how our donation helps so many people, and to the work we will continue to do with TBF in 2022”

If you would like more information on how your business could work with the Tim Bacon Foundation to achieve its fundraising potential email janeatherton@timbaconfoundation.co.uk

Tim Bacon Foundation at The Casual Dining Show

13th October 2021

It was great to be invited as the Charity Partner for the Casual Bar and Dining Show at the Excel in London last month.  We caught up  with some old friends and also met some new ones.  We can’t thank CDS 21 enough to allow us to have such a presence at the show where we could chat about our new Corporate Partnership Programme matching hospitality business with cancer charities.

If you would like to hear more about how you can work with us email janeatherton@timbaconfoundation.co.uk

Joshua Tree Official Opening

12th October 2021

It was lovely to be invited to the official opening of The Joshua Tree Children with Cancer support Centre in Cheshire.  The invite came following our donation of  £30,000 that we raised with support the New World Trading Company.

The donation was for a beautiful garden space for the children to enjoy when they are visiting the Centre. It was great to see the garden growing to its full potential.   We were pleased to see the hedgerows thriving,  a team of volunteers from New World Trading planted these in April 2021.

Tim Bacon Foundation Hospitality Challenge

12th October 2021

On the 26th September 11 teams from hospitality came together and ran the Great Manchester 10k for the Tim Bacon Foundation.  There were 90 runners from  Australasia, Blackhouse, Tattu, Grand Pacific,  Barlows Electrical, Gaucho, Alchemist, Robinsons, Arc Inspirations and Gusto.

Shortages in staff and the petrol crisis meant that some people unfortunately had to drop out last minute.  Big Shout out to The Alchemist Leeds who drove around for petrol for 40 mins with no luck.  They managed to jump on a train last minute getting to the start line 10 minutes before their race started.

Our stand was buzzing with our runners and friends from Prevent Breast Cancer, Maggies and Kidscan.  Hospitality certainly put the ‘fun’ in fundraising.

At the end of the race everyone went for a post run drink to The Alchemist Spinningfield where everyone reflected on their times and the atmosphere of the day.

The hospitality team winners are:-

Fastest male team – Arc Inspirations

Fastest female team – Grand Pacific

Fastest oldest team – Robinsons Brewery

Biggest individual team fundraiser – Tattu

Biggest company fundraise – Alchemist

Tim Bacon Memorial Cup 2021

2nd September 2021

Following a forced year off the battle for Tim Bacon Memorial Cup Cricket match was back on.

Paul Campbell XI took on Ian Edward XI again following on from his win last year.   We wish to congratulate Ian Edward and his team for their 2nd win. It is now 2 wins each, the battle will be on next year to see who edges ahead.

A big thank you to everyone for contributing their match fees and fines to the TBF you have raised an incredible amount.  You are all winners in our eyes…

IT’S A ‘GOOD DAY’ FOR THE TIM BACON FOUNDATION

19th October 2020

Salford Brewery SEVEN BRO7HERS has raised nearly £10,000 for the Tim Bacon Foundation through the sales of its Good Day IPA.

Launched in November 2019, Good Day IPA has been sold through the brothers’ web shop and on tap in its beer houses; 60p from each can goes directly to support the foundation.

For every can sold to the trade, LWC and Mathew Clarke wholesalers have been distributing at cost and a portion of sales have also been donated to this great cause. The beer has also been sold across various bars and restaurants, including New World Trading company group and The Alchemist.

Tim Bacon was a renowned restaurateur in Manchester. With business partner and now Foundation chair Jeremy Roberts he created the Living Ventures group,  The businesses he led and worked in together changed the face of North West  restaurant scene,  Many of the popular bars and restaurants he created have now become national brands.

Following his passing in 2017, The Tim Bacon Foundation was established to recognise his achievements and to raise money for cancer charities.

Keith McAvoy CEO of SEVEN BRO7HERS, said: “The Tim Bacon Foundation celebrates Tim’s legacy within the hospitality sector and his legendary generosity lives on its work. We are proud to be part of a special community working together to keep his memory alive.

“Tim loved beer and we think he’d have loved a pint of Good Day IPA. With the support of our punters, this beer partnership has continued to raise money throughout the pandemic. It is great to support a charity close to our hearts at time where so many are facing great hardship.”

Good Day IPA is 4.7 ABV, available in a 350ml can and is currently sold for £2.00 on the SEVEN BRO7HERS web shop.

Combining traditional English and modern American IPA styles, the Good Day IPA is a refreshing beer. To intensify the flavours the brewers have double dry hopped using aromatic Simcoe hops, producing a subtle mango aroma and fresh citrus flavours.

Jeremy Roberts of The Tim Bacon Foundation, said: “The partnership with SEVEN BRO7HERS has been fantastic and we are very grateful for their help and generosity, and that of the distributors and the bars and restaurants stocking it.

“We look forward to seeing Good Day IPA in lots more bars and restaurants in the future. It’s a perfect way to support the work of so many incredible cancer charities.”

For more information about SEVEN BRO7HERS ‘Good Day IPA’ and the Tim Bacon Foundation head to the website https://www.sevenbro7hers.com/gooddayipa/.

£13,400 Donated to Maggies Manchester for workshops

12th October 2020

We were very happy to be able to support Maggie’s this Autumn with a donation of £13,400.  It is certainly a tough time for all Charities with most events and fundraising activity cancelled for the foreseeable.   Maggie’s during the pandemic has remind open mainly electronically to be able to continue to provide the invaluable support.  The doors have slowly started to open again and they are enjoying seeing people at their kitchen table again.

The donation we have made is sponsoring their wellbeing programme for one year, helping people with the physical and emotional impact of cancer.  Last year these workshops were attended 1,128 times.

Workshops include:-

Relaxation Workshops – Twice weekly. 

Relaxation helps anxiety and pain, as well as improving sleep and immunity.

Hair Loss Workshops – Weekly.

Practical and emotional support for people experiencing hair loss, often a very emotional and difficult experience.

Mindfulness Workshops – Fortnightly

Learning Mindfulness can help manage overwhelming thoughts and the anxiety that cancer can bring.

Nutrition Workshops – Monthly

Eating well helps build strength, maintain energy levels and manage side effects.

Fatigue Workshops – Monthly

Workshops that help people to minimise the effects of fatigue, reported to be the symptom that has the most impact on people with cancer.

‘I’m having surgery so eating healthily is even more important to me now.  This morning I felt very tense but just coming into Maggie’s and taking part in this group has really helped me’. Eileen