Social enterprises (CIC’s) are businesses which trade for a social or environmental purpose. As such we commit to the following:
- We have a clear social and environmental mission set out in our governing documents and are controlled in the interest of that mission
- We are independent of state or government control, and earn more than half of our income through trading
- We re-invest or donate at least half of our profits or surpluses towards our mission
- We are transparent in the way we operate and the impact we have
Number of engagements with veterans, ex-uniformed personnel and their families in 2023
2,930
Number of hot drinks served in signposting cups in 2023
250,200
Number of individuals that have received Barista and Roasting training in 2023
100
Events attended to serve coffee and/or raise awareness of our support services in 2023
250
“We show people how their lives could be different instead of the issues they currently face. We offer practical, immediate help – signposting to different services they might need: support for mental health, physical wellbeing, jobs, training or housing. Helping to regain purpose, identity and hope. If this saves one person’s life, then we’ve done enough”
Nigel Seaman
C2C helps to address some of the following critical social issues that veterans and ex-uniformed service personnel can find themselves facing:
- Social isolation & lack of community
- Unemployment
- Poverty
- Homelessness
- Breakdowns in relationships
- Poor mental health
- Physical health issues
- Substance misuse or addictions
