COMMUNITY CAFES
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY CAFÉ? What they have in common…. Inclusive Tasty, healthy affordable meals Money raised supports organisations running cafes Are / aim to be…. Friendly and welcoming Promote healthier eating at reasonable prices Use local produce….fair trade & ethical choices Operate efficiently / professionally Sociable places - prevent isolation Support volunteers & trainees – develop skills
CFHS SUPPORT Glasgow community café development intervention Edinburgh community café capacity building programme Mapping External research Community café networking event 2013 Community café networking event 2014 Development funding Learning visits
WHAT HAVE WE FOUND? Everywhere Lots of them! Very diverse: purpose, management, operation, customers, food, promotion…… Vital role Fragile Challenges