Community & Charity Events
Looking to hire an ice cream van near me for a local fundraiser or community gathering? A charity event ice cream van is a great way to draw a crowd and raise funds.
- Since 1986 family-run
- 5-star food hygiene
- £10M public liability
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We regularly provide a community event ice cream van for neighborhood gatherings, religious events, and local charity fundraisers. We also offer a specialized care home ice cream van service, bringing smiles and nostalgic treats directly to residents.
As a proud partner of the RMCH Charity, we understand how important these events are. We are trusted, reliable, and fully committed to making your event a success. We offer competitive ice cream van prices and flexible arrangements for charitable causes.
"Austin Ices saved the day at our event! They turned up at very short notice & were fantastic. We will definitely be using them again."
— Hannah Thomas, Events & PR Manager, RMCH Charity
Why people book Austins Ices
Medal-winning ice cream
Our soft serve won a medal at the National Ice Cream Competition, run by the Ice Cream Alliance.
40 years, same family
Austin founded the business in 1986. You deal with the family, not a call centre.
5-star food hygiene
Check our official rating on the Food Standards Agency website.
£10M public liability
Fully insured, so venues, schools and organisers can book with confidence.
No minimum spend
No minimum spend or group size. Intimate parties and 30,000-guest family days alike.
Easy for your guests
Cash, card and contactless accepted, or pre-paid so your guests pay nothing.
Areas We Cover
We support charities and communities in Manchester, Tameside, Stockport, and across the entire Greater Manchester region.
What to Expect When You Book Us for a Community or Charity Event
We're proud partners of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity (RMCH), and we understand how much community and fundraising events mean to the people organising them. Tell us about your event on the Contact & Booking Form and we'll get back to you with a quote the same day.
How booking works
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Tell us your date
Two minutes on our form: date, venue postcode and roughly how many guests.
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Get your quote
We check the diary and reply with availability and a clear price. We aim to reply the same day.
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We arrive and serve
We turn up on time, set up quietly and serve your guests. You enjoy your event.
Common Questions
Is there a minimum spend for community or charity events?
No. We don't have a minimum spend or a minimum group size.
How do I arrange ice cream for our fundraiser or community event?
Complete our Contact & Booking Form with your event details, and we'll reply with a quote the same day.
Can you take last-minute bookings for a community event?
If we have availability, we're always happy to consider last-minute bookings.
What people say after the van leaves
Austin Ices saved the day at our event! They turned up at very short notice & were fantastic. We will definitely be using them again.
Fantastic service and great ice cream! He arrived on time, was very courteous and most importantly the ice cream was fantastic. I would certainly recommend Austin.
Big thanks for the great ice creams on Saturday, your van is the talk of the town.
Is your event date still free?
Summer weekends are the first to go. Tell us your date and we'll check the diary for you.
- No obligation and no minimum spend
- We aim to reply the same day
- 5-star hygiene, £10M insured
Prefer to talk? 07761 616 700