Before

□         I have chosen a date

□         I have posted or emailed my invites

□         I have bought a suitable amount of tea and possibly bought or baked some biscuits or cakes

□         I have decided on and organised additional fundraising ideas

□         I have sent a press release to the local media (visit the downloads page for press guidelines and the template)

On the day

□         I have put up posters and decorated the event room

□         I have put out tea, and possibly some biscuits and cakes

□         I have encouraged my guests to donate more by taking part in extra activities

□         I have collected the donations from my guests

□         I have asked all my guests to fill out the Gift Aid form

After

□         I have thanked all my guests for taking part

□         I have sent a press release to the local media along with a picture

□         I have sent the money raised to The Blue Cross

□         If the Tea Party took place at work - I have asked my company to match £1 for £1 the amount raised