Across the UK, community cafes are bringing people together and helping good things happen locally.

The Canvas Cafe Collective connects these brilliant cafes so they can learn from one another, share ideas and help their communities thrive.

More than a place for coffee

At a time of isolation and division, community cafes create everyday opportunities to bring us together.

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A warm welcome. A familiar face. A local group meeting every week. A platform for local voices,
Somewhere you can come on your A community pantry or pay-it- ideas and action that makes
own and feel part of things. forward board. People finding ways life better for the community.
‍ ‍to support one another.

Meet our Cafes

Different places, different people, a shared commitment to community. Meet the cafe owners and teams making a difference where they live.

Be part of it

Running a community cafe takes care, energy and imagination. Being connected to others doing similar things can make all the difference.

Through seasonal online gatherings, our collective WhatsApp group and shared stories, members exchange ideas, support one another and help demonstrate the difference community cafes make.

Membership is free and by invitation, following a recommendation from a customer or another community cafe.

Know a neighbourhood cafe making a difference?

Tell us about it. Your nomination could help a much-loved local cafe find support, share its ideas and become part of something bigger.

Please ask the cafe owner’s permission before nominating them.