Change Please Ireland Launch

We are thrilled to announce our expansion into Ireland thanks to a generous £1 million donation from Nespresso.

This transformative contribution will enable us to make a substantial impact on homelessness in the Republic of Ireland, starting with a new training initiative in Dublin this October. The training coincides with their 10 Days for Change campaign which runs from 1st October, International Coffee Day, and the 10th October, World Homeless Day, where the social enterprise will be using their platforms to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness and how to tackle it.

Homelessness remains a significant challenge in Ireland, with recent statistics revealing that over 11,000 individuals are experiencing homelessness, including more than 3,000 children. This figure underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions to address the crisis and support those affected.

The inaugural training cohort will commence this October, with referrals for trainees being made by Depaul, who provide low threshold, specialist services for those experiencing homelessness. The program will be hosted at the Dublin Barista School, where participants will receive comprehensive barista training designed to equip them with valuable skills for the coffee industry and beyond.

In addition to barista training, the program will include an employability workshop facilitated by Honeycomb, a leading recruitment provider. This workshop aims to enhance participants' job readiness and provide essential tools for securing sustainable employment. Once graduates have successfully completed the training programme, we will secure onward employment opportunities, primarily across their commercial foodservice partners, such as David Lloyd Clubs, We Work and Google

“We are incredibly grateful to Nespresso for their remarkable support, which allows us to bring Change Please’s life-changing program to Ireland,” said Ken Love, Managing Director at Change Please. “With the combined expertise of Depaul, the Dublin Barista School, and Honeycomb, we are confident that this initiative will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness and help pave the way to a brighter future.”

Our expansion into Ireland is part of our broader effort to address homelessness through social enterprise and job creation. By providing training and employment opportunities in the coffee industry.

For further information please visit www.changeplease.org and follow us on Instagram and linked @changeplease