Change Please is a social enterprise that aims to end homelessness through the power of employment and great tasting coffee. Sodexo partnered with Change Please in 2017 and its coffee is now served at multiple Sodexo client sites.
By reinvesting 100% of its profits into training individuals as baristas, providing them with housing, therapy and onward employment opportunities, Change Please has demonstrated a tangible impact on communities.
The celebration showcased the achievements of the seven individuals who have participated in the programme, providing them with the skills, confidence and support to transform their lives.
Angela Halliday, director of social impact at Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to see the positive impact of the Change Please Academy at Bruntwood SciTech’s Manchester Science Park.
“As a purpose led business, we are proud to work with Change Please and support it in its mission to tackle homelessness through providing meaningful employment opportunities and positively contributing to society and improving the communities in which we live and work.”
Through its Social Impact Pledge Sodexo has committed to do all it can to actively promote social mobility across its business and support disadvantaged groups in finding employment opportunities.
Ken Love, managing director of Change Please, added: “This celebration highlights the incredible impact the Change Please Academy has had on individuals’ lives. At Manchester Science Park, we’ve seen people regain their confidence, develop valuable skills, and take the first steps toward a brighter future.
“This partnership with Sodexo and Bruntwood SciTech is a shining example of how collaboration can create meaningful change, and we’re excited about the potential to replicate this success at other sites across the UK.”