People ordering at a cafe counter with a menu on the wall behind them and a sign hanging above that says "Order Here."
A white coffee mug with the text 'We all deserve a #FairShot' printed in green is placed on a light wooden shelf in a retail or cafe setting. Behind it, there is a black hook and part of the counter with a beige textured front.
View of the storefront of 'Fair Shot' with large glass windows and door, displaying people inside, some standing and talking, with a woman sitting outside on the right side. The store has a modern, inviting interior with ambient lighting and decorative elements on the walls.

Fair Shot Cafe

3 Slingsby Place, Covent Garden, WC2E 9AB

 

Fair Shot Cafe offers a coffee experience where every sip contributes to life-changing social impact. Located in Covent Garden, this spacious venue serves their signature "Inclusive Blend" coffee - crafted with Curious Roo roasters. They also have a seasonal menu with pastries and cakes served daily.

What makes the experience truly special is being served by young adults with learning disabilities completing their comprehensive hospitality training program - transforming every coffee order into a meaningful encounter that challenges perceptions while delivering exceptional service. The spacious layout accommodates laptop workers, business meetings, and social gatherings, with table service and outdoor seating.

Why we love them:

  • Social impact focus: 100% of revenue supports training programs for unemployed young adults with learning disabilities. Impact report here ✓

  • Measurable outcomes: 90% employment success rate with 45 graduates now employed ✓

  • Living wage employer: London Living Wage accredited ensuring fair employment practices ✓

  • Transparency: Registered UK charity with full financial accountability ✓

  • Community integration: 12-month supported internship program with ongoing employer support ✓

  • Recognition: Prime Minister's Points of Light Award for social innovation ✓

  • Local impact: Reducing unemployment rate in learning disability community ✓

What’s on offer: Signature "Inclusive Blend" coffee / All-day menu with vegan options / Corporate venue hire for up to 100 people / DEI workshops and catering services

Opening hours: Check website/social media for current hours (varies seasonally with training schedule)

Website

“95% of adults in the UK with learning disabilities are unemployed. We want to change that. Through our year-long Supported Internship Programme, in our Covent Garden Cafe, we’re empowering individuals to build employability and social skills. After the programme, we support our graduates into paid sustainable and tailored employment, partnering with employers from a variety of sectors.”

Fair Shot Management

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