Well Grounded CIC

Last week we celebrated our 20th Graduation, and it was a very special one. It marked our first traineeship in partnership with De'Longhi who have shared some lovely reflections and images from the day. Thank you to Helen Cutmore Mike Saunders Lee Bonniface and the De'Longhi Group team for enabling us to empower the next generation of coffee talent.

Today, Well Grounded CIC joined forces with the UBS Ability Network, Benugo and BaxterStorey team members to raise awareness for people living with hearing impairment. Together with over 130 UBS staff, our team members Gareth Bell and Sonja Wittenberg 'signed' coffee orders in British Sign Language (BSL) and talked about the joint impact we are having through our work placements happening at the Broadgate offices since 2022. A special shout out goes to Raj and Madalin for supporting our latest trainees who graduate from our programmes this week. Thank you Darren Norman Vicky Engelbrecht Ravi Sonchattra Patsy F. for this wonderful opportunity to raise awareness for both causes and bring us all together. #impact #partnership #celebratingdiversity #transforminglivesthroughcoffee

We are still reeling with excitement from our event two weeks ago at the RSA: The Future of Coffee: People, Progression & Retention. This event marked the launch of our State of the Coffee Nation report which explores peoples experience within the coffee industry and the factors that cause them to leave prematurely. Our amazing panellists discussed their own experiences within the industry and also discussed what could help prevent the 70% of people who want to stay in the industry from leaving after just 2 years! Coffee is an exciting and versatile industry that has a place for everyone, so we are passionate about facilitating conversations that can improve hiring practices and career progression opportunities in the future! Please do read the full report here- https://bit.ly/4eOT2bX

Applications for our next Coffee Leaders Programme are now open! Are you a head barista, supervisor or similar looking to grow your career in coffee? Maybe you're not sure what's next and want to explore your strengths, or maybe you know where you want to go but aren't sure how to get there... Then this is for you! A 6-month programme commencing Monday 29th July which covers neuroscience-based personal and leadership development, Finance and HR modules, SCA Intermediate Sensory, Green and Roasting and professional mentorship. Please get in touch with Lynne Christie Deutsch for a chat if you'd like more details or apply here: https://bit.ly/4eIEjyZ

Want to be part of the next generation of Coffee Leaders? Then apply here for our course starting next Friday 28th June which covers neuroscience-based personal and leadership development, Finance and HR modules, SCA Intermediate Sensory, Green and Roasting and professional mentorship. All for FREE! Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/45s7hz7

What a line up! At our 'Future of Coffee: People and Progression' event you'll get to hear from a whole range of incredible speakers. 25th June 9-12:00 at RSA A few tickets are now available: https://lnkd.in/eCDba_6v

Tickets are going fast for our free event, The Future of Coffee: People, Progression & Retention, on the 25th of June from 9:00 to 12:00 at The RSA. Join us for exciting panel discussions with industry professionals who will share best practices and recommendations on how we can innovate progression and create a thriving coffee community. You will hear the lived experiences of people working in the industry, including Well Grounded graduates, as well as the findings of our research report 'Careers in Coffee: A State of the Nation'. Secure your ticket here - https://bit.ly/3V7hlbI #thefutureofcoffee2024

Last week, Well Grounded CIC team members Emma Salah and Sonja Wittenberg had the pleasure of connecting with many friends, old and new, at the Searcys ESG Summit. What a great way to showcase the impact we have had in partnership with sites, celebrating the great achievements of our Graduates who have launched their coffee careers with the group. Our Impact coffee, roasted in collaboration with our friends Notes Coffee Roasters went down very well too! Thank you Campbell Brown eiei khin David Mike Hanson for giving us such a great platform to showcase our joint impact. #transforminglivesthroughcoffee #impactcoffee

We are on the lookout for our next Coffee Trainer! This role is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on peoples lives and to help create meaningful change in the coffee industry. If you think this could be the perfect role for you, then please click on the link below to read a full job description plus instructions on how to apply. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Christie Deutsch https://bit.ly/4aRIDt6

Last month we celebrated a huge milestone in our partnership with Company of Cooks. £50,000 raised for Well Grounded CIC and our programmes since July 2023. The Community blend, roasted by Union Hand-Roasted Coffee and served across Company of Cooks venues contributes £2 per kg to our work helping people into careers in the coffee industry. Every cup of coffee served and enjoyed helps us more transform lives. We are so grateful to everyone involved for putting their hearts and minds into this incredible initiative! #partnership #transforminglivesthroughcoffee