Save No Limits Cafe, Hub and Supported Employment

Aim: An inclusive cafe, where people with different abilities gain new skills & are supported in their transition to work and more independence

OUR CROWDFUNDER REMAINS OPEN.

We are so thankful for all money raised so far, however due to the nature of our project we are continually fundraising. 

This Crowdfunder is now our platform to receive donations which continue to be used to create work experience opportunities and to maintain our safe cafe space.

 SAVE OUR CAFE, SO WE CAN HELP EVEN MORE PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES! " We are more than just a cafe, we are a community"

We want to continue our amazing work; We are a Community Cafe & Hub, a nurturing, inclusive place, where people with different abilities learn new skills, gain work experience, and are supported in their transition to work and a more independent adult life.

Who are we?

We are more than just a bustling town centre café, we are breaking down barriers in our community, one cappuccino at a time!  At No Limits, we empower adults of all ages, with a range of physical learning and communication needs, to gain employability skills and grow in confidence. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEOS HERE!

We also offer No Limits Supported Employment Outreach, we aim to increase the number of people with different abilities entering the paid workforce. 

Nearly 50% of our wonderful team includes people with disabilities, proving that our cafe wouldn’t run smoothly without them!

We subscribe to the social model of disability, which states that people are disabled by barriers and attitudes in society, not by their differences. We are a not-for-profit community interest company with all profits reinvested into our organisation to support the community. We are also converting to Charity status to further our charitable work.

What we do.

Since June 2020, despite the challenges posed by the lockdowns, we've supported nearly 100 individuals through our work experience placements, helping them transition into paid employment or gain self-confidence and a sense of inclusion and value.

At No Limits our team members focus on Barista Skills and certification, Catering, Front of House, customer skills, communication, team work, and building confidence!

The opportunities we offer.

• Work Experience Placements: Short and long-term opportunities for nearly 100 people since opening.
• Supported Internships: 7 interns have completed their placements in Hospitality & Catering.
• Supported Apprenticeships: Our recent catering apprentice secured a paid role with No Limits Outreach support.
• Supported Employment Roles: Employing staff with different abilities in meaningful roles.
• Supported Employment Outreach: Supported 14 people into paid work within other businesses across Devon in the last 16 months.
• Disability Awareness Training: Providing training to other organisations to help them become Disability Confident.
• Social Saturdays: Monthly social opportunities with games, crafts, chatter, and food, attended by around 20 people.
• REES FOUNDATION Cafe: Offering free drinks to care-experienced individuals with a REES Cafe Card and support from our Rees Ambassador.

Our fabulous team! 

What they all have in common is that they are passionate about the job they do and really care!

Our team members focus on barista skills, catering, front-of-house service, communication, teamwork, and building confidence. They are supported by qualified Job Coaches, ensuring they feel a sense of accomplishment, belonging, and value. Our Job Coaches have diverse backgrounds and qualifications, including Level 3 Supported Employment Practitioners.

We employ individuals with various needs in roles such as Kitchen Porters, Catering Assistants, and office staff. We also have Cafe Team Mentors who, with different abilities themselves, act as role models.

Our Community Engagement; We wouldn't be the same without you! 

We are a central part of our community, providing a safe space for vulnerable and isolated people and combating loneliness. We engage with local people, offering opportunities in our inclusive, friendly cafe. Many now call us 'friends'. We also provide social hardship support, giving out 'pay it forward' meals and hot drinks to locals in need thanks to the generosity of our customers.

Our Total Communication approach includes photographs, pictures, symbols, Makaton and British Sign Language, Braille, Large Print, and Symbol menus. We also have a hearing loop and accessible facilities.

Our 'Social Saturdays' and 'REES FOUNDATION Cafe' initiatives highlight our commitment to inclusivity.

Supported Employment Outreach;  We support people into paid roles across Devon and show other organisations the benefits of employing a diverse workforce! 

Since February 2023  we have helped 14 individuals into meaningful, paid roles within other organisations across Devon! We provide a stepping stone and support system for paid employment. 

As a Disability Confident Leader we are experiencing increasing demand to support individuals across Devon into paid employment, covering a whole host of jobs.  

Why We Need Your Help

Despite our successes, the current economic climate poses challenges, leading to a short-term funding crisis. We need your help to continue offering opportunities to local people with different abilities and to meet the increasing demand for our services.

Your Donations Will Help Us:

• Expand our Work Experience programmes to more people who need us.
• Create more job opportunities.
• Improve our facilities for better accessibility.
• Support the high demand for our Supported Employment Outreach programme.

Recognition Of Our Work

In May 2024 we won the Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce  EQUALITY TRAILBLAZER AWARD (in association with Classic Builders) , recognising our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce, customers, and community outreach work.

How You Can Help

• Donate: Every contribution makes a significant impact. 
• Share: Spread the word by sharing our campaign with your friends and family.
• Visit Us: Come to No Limits Cafe and experience our inclusive environment firsthand.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01626 210625
Website: www.nolimitscafe.co.uk

This project successfully funded on 19th July 2024