Local community invited to support Macmillan Coffee Morning at Utilita Energy Hub in Blackburn

Thursday, 17 September 2026 09:46

By Central Radio News

Residents are invited to come together for coffee, cake and community spirit as the Utilita Energy Hub in Blackburn hosts a special Macmillan Coffee Morning on Thursday, 24 September raising funds for people living with cancer across the UK.

Taking place at the hub's free-to-hire community space, the event forms part of the UK's biggest coffee morning fundraiser, organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Visitors will be able to enjoy coffee, tea, homemade cakes and cookies, and community activities, while helping to raise vital funds for the charity. The event will be held from 09:30 at the Utilita Energy Hub, located in The Mall, 28 King William St, Blackburn, BB1 5AF and is open to everyone.

Funds raised will help Macmillan Cancer Support continue its work providing practical, emotional and financial support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Blackburn Hub Supervisor Uwais Patel said: "We're delighted to be supporting Macmillan Coffee Morning and bringing our local community together for such an important cause.

‘’Community is at the heart of everything we do at the Utilita Energy Hub, and we hope residents will join us for a coffee, a slice of cake and the opportunity to help make a difference for people affected by cancer."

Visitors can also find out more about the services and support available through the Utilita Energy Hub, which provides a welcoming space for local residents and community groups throughout the year.

A spokesperson for Macmillan Cancer Support added: “Donations from thousands of Coffee Mornings, big and small, help raise vital funds to support the almost 3.5 million people in the UK living with cancer, from the moment they are diagnosed, throughout treatment and beyond.”

The event is free to attend and open to all, although donations to Macmillan Cancer Support will be welcome.