Businesses: Get involved in Summer of Sunflowers 2023!
Dorchester Summer of Sunflowers is back and bigger than ever for 2023!
The response from last year’s Summer of Sunflowers was overwhelmingly positive – so we’re back for another year. This year we will be raising money for Dorset County Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).
As part of Sunflower Summer we are running two competitions: our successful shop window competition and our new sunflower cake competition.
Shopfront Competition
Shops and businesses are challenged to decorate their shop windows with a fantastic sunflower display between 21st July and 1st September. Each window will be asked to display a poster with ways to donate to our chosen charity, as well as the option to have a box in their store for cash donations.
To get your business involved, or to request a cash box for donations, please contact Connie Hollings at conniehollings@dorchester-tc.gov.uk by Saturday 1st July.


Sunflower Cake Competition
Dorchester’s cafes are invited to create a limited edition sunflower cake for sale during the first two weeks of August (or more) of the summer holidays!
Your cake must include a sunflower in its ingredients and/or decoration. A percentage of the profits from each cake sold will go towards the Dorchester County Hospital SCBU.
To get your business involved, or to request a cash box for donations, please contact Connie Hollings at conniehollings@dorchester-tc.gov.uk by Saturday 1st July.
Why should you take part?
Free promotion
We will publicise your taking part in our press releases, on our website, and on our socials.
Engagement with new and current customers
Attract new customers and new business while bringing something fun and new to your existing customer base.
Help us fundraise
We’re raising money for a good cause! 10% of each limited-edition sale will go to Dorchester County Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and people will be encouraged to donate in every window involved in the competition.
Get involved in the community
Join in with Dorchester’s community spirit and help put smiles on the faces of visitors and locals alike!
