Climbing mountains. Baking cakes. Backing Macmillan
At MissionCX, we’re built on grit, determination, and the kind of unity that gets teams through the toughest terrain — whether that’s a commissioning project or a 13-mile challenge in the Lake District.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we’re just as proud of the impact we make beyond it. That’s why we’re taking on the Macmillan Mighty Hike — one half marathon, one £3,000 fundraising goal, and one team that’s all in. But first……cake.
Bake Sale for Macmillan
We’re hosting a MissionCX Bake Sale to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, and we’d love your support. There’ll be cakes, cookies, and sweet treats — some homemade, some bought, all donated by our amazing people. And all proceeds go toward helping Macmillan continue their vital work for people and families affected by cancer.
📍 Foyer, Innovation Centre, Westlakes Science Park
📅 Wednesday 21 May
🕗 Starts at 8:00 AM – until the last crumbs gone!
💚 Can’t find us when you stop by? No problem.
We’ll have an honesty box set up for cash donations, and a QR code to our fundraising page for card payments. Grab a slice and still support the cause!
If you’d like to donate a cake (baked or shop-bought), we’ll welcome it with open arms.
Every slice gets us closer to our target — and every donation makes a difference.
🥾 One Hike. One Team. One Mission
The Mighty Hike takes place on Saturday 14 June, and our team’s been preparing with the same passion, energy, and unity we bring to every MissionCX project.
Recent training activity has seen us:
- Climb Dent, a beautiful but challenging local summit near Whitehaven — windy at the top, but a strong reminder of what we can achieve together.
- Take part in our Quarterly Team Day in and around Ennerdale — a wellbeing walk led by the fantastic team at Lakes & Mountains, filled with mindfulness, rich discussions, and genuine team connection, followed by a hearty meal at the Fox & Hounds.
- A recent high point (literally) saw our MD Ben Slater take on a Helvellyn climb with the team at Lakes & Mountains — a challenging ascent, showing that leadership at MissionCX means walking the talk. A great effort, and a great example of unity and determination in action.
💚 Why We’re Doing This
This isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s part of something bigger — our People and Community Programme, designed to make an impact far beyond our commissioning work. It’s how we live out our values:
- Unity – We show up for each other, and for the people around us.
- Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one’s watching.
- Innovation – We don’t just solve problems. We find bold new ways to make a difference.
Every step we take in this hike, and every pound we raise through cake, is about coming together as a team to do something meaningful.
🙌 How You Can Help
✔️ Swing by the bake sale on Wednesday 21 May from 8:00 AM
✔️ Donate a cake (homemade or store-bought – we love both!)
✔️ Use our honesty box (cash) or QR code (card) if we’re not around
✔️ Support our Mighty Hike team ahead of the big day on 14 June
And if you’re based at Westlakes Science Park, keep an eye out for our MissionCX mascot posters — our beloved spacewalking Lego legend is back to cheer us on!
We’re on a mission. A people mission. And this one’s all about making every step — and every slice — count.