National Doughnut Week 2025 once again proved the power of the UK’s bakery industry to support this important cause by raising an impressive £40,000 for The Children’s Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury.
Next year’s National Doughnut Week, sponsored by CSM Ingredients, will take place from 16–24 May 2026, giving bakeries, cafes, delis and foodservice operators the perfect opportunity to get involved, get creative, boost sales and support a life-changing cause that provides vital services for children and families affected by brain injury.
Since its launch, National Doughnut Week has now raised a remarkable £1,187,546 in total, with £672,339 donated directly to The Children’s Trust.
James Dedman, General Manager, CSM Ingredients UK & Ireland, commented:
“Every year the baking industry commits to this fantastic cause and the creativity and energy that went into 2025 was fantastic to see. We are delighted to once again be supporting the week in 2026 and helping bakers even raise more dough.”
Christopher Freeman, Founder of National Doughnut Week, added:
“We are hugely grateful to the UK baking industry for its fantastic support of this year’s National Doughnut Week. The impressive amount raised is a real testament to the creativity, hard work of bakers across the country and huge thank you goes out to everyone who took part and produced such amazing doughnuts. We’re already looking forward to 2026 – don’t forget to sign up and be part of another incredible week.”
The charity week, sponsored by CSM Ingredients, was launched in 1992 by Christopher Freeman, co-owner of Dunns Bakery. Since then, he has gone to raise £1,143,546 in total.
Michelle Martin, Director of Fundraising and Communications at The Children’s Trust, said:
“We’re so grateful to every bakery, café and supporter who took part in National Doughnut Week this year. Together, you’ve raised an incredible amount that will make a lasting difference to the children and young people we support. Thank you to the whole baking community, CSM Ingredients and Christopher Freeman for your continued support. We can’t wait to see the generosity and creativity you whip up next year!”
All administration costs for the week are covered by the sponsors.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Since launching in 1992, National Doughnut Week has raised a total of £1,187,546 in total for charitable causes, including £672,339 for The Children’s Trust.
ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S TRUST
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. Every year, 40,000 children in the UK are left with a brain injury as a result of an accident or illness, and many face ongoing, long-term difficulties. We provide specialist rehabilitation, education and community services to help children and young people live the best life possible, and offer families the support and information they need every step of the way.
Find out more: www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk
ABOUT CSM INGREDIENTS
CSM Ingredients is an Ingredient-Tech Platform offering customers innovative, effective and quality tailor-made solutions across six multi-brand categories, ranging from traditional bakery through to plant-based and functional ingredients. With more than a century of heritage and professional know-how, CSM Ingredients counts with over 1,500 employees, 9 product development & manufacturing sites, 4 Innovation Centers, and 4 Open Innovation Hubs. Reaching more than 100 countries worldwide, the organization generates over €640 million in revenues (2021 figures). Driven by a sustainability vision to become Net Positive, this ambition is supported by the group’s “Thrive for Impact” strategy which aims to generate value across three pillars (people, planet, products) and enabled through specialized technical expertise alongside world-class research and innovation excellence. Indeed, CSM Ingredients seeks to identify new and existing opportunities based on emerging and growing trends through an open innovation approach. For more information: www.csmingredients.com