Our purpose is to help veterans thrive – free from poverty and the effects of poor mental health. 

Our outreach work aims to: 

• Help create a world where veterans and all those who have been taught to be tough in the face of trauma are heard, understood, and supported – using coffee as a vehicle for conversation. 

• Help the armed forces community and their families who are struggling in any way to get the support they need and find their place in the world. 

Our mental health–trained Outreach Team offers a listening ear grounded in lived experience and, when extra support is needed, provides one-to-one guidance, helps individuals access the right services, and walks alongside them until they feel safe, confident, and able to move forward. 

Through regular coffee mornings, veteran breakfasts, and community events, our Outreach Team is present within the community. These relaxed, welcoming settings help break down barriers and create space for open, meaningful conversations.  

“I contacted Combat2Coffee as since my wife died I was feeling lonely and rarely left my house. Their team made contact and told me about different coffee mornings; I told her I was feeling nervous and she promised to meet me outside and walk in with me. That was a few months ago and the only ones I have missed since were when I was ill, but they contacted me to check that I was ok which had never really happened before.  Now I have various options of places to go, and I wouldn’t have this without you.” – Combat2Coffee beneficiary