We are all about turning disabilities into abilities. Everybody has a skill or talent so it seems obvious to nurture them in order to help adults with learning disabilities to fulfil their potential.

Our trainees have aspirations of joining the workforce but have been unable to access training to gain relevant skills or experience. Our café provides guided learning at a pace suitable for the trainees where they can put their theory knowledge into practice while preparing and serving food and drinks as well as perfecting their customer service skills.

Trainees benefit from the full support and instruction of our experienced Support Worker. The Support Worker will be with them every step of the way to ensure that all tasks in the café and interactions with customers are a learning experience that will equip them for their future in the world of work.

Social Link is a charity and as a result relies on fundraising and donations to open and run new enterprises such as our OpportuniTEA Café. All donations are used for the direct benefit of our trainees, this includes tailoring our service to meet their individual needs and to equip them for their learning journey. Your support simply put: is INVALUABLE!