Calm Coffee Group CIC provide mental and emotional well-being services to improve the mental & emotional health of our community. We offer a safe and welcoming space at Calm Coffee, where we have supported people through some of the most difficult times of their lives. We have a site in Blacon which we want to offer more wellbeing support services as well as staffing Calm Coffee. Community Coffee Shop We want to offer a community coffee space; this will be open 6 days per week and staffed with a combination of paid staff and volunteers. We are looking for funding for 3 days per week staffing costs. We ideally want to offer someone in the local community the opportunity to work in Calm Coffee. Parent Wellbeing Support Group This will be a non-clinical group session where parents can bring their children to play, and they can connect with other parents. A weekly wellbeing support session where parents can get FREE access to a qualified wellbeing coach.

What we'll deliver:

• Deliver free weekly parent wellbeing sessions for 6 months
• Staff Calm Coffee 3 days a week
• Offer hot and cold drinks at a subsidised rate
• Provide a safe and welcoming pace for the community

Why it's a great idea:

Calm Coffee Group CIC will recruit local volunteers and offer the opportunity of employment on a part time basis. Giving vital skills and experience to our community. Calm Coffee will be a safe place for people to connect. Building stronger community bonds and improving access to affordable hot and cold drinks. Reducing social isolation and supporting people with the cost-of-living crisis by having a central point for community connection. Our parent wellbeing session will deliver benefits such as: Helping parents connect with their children Provide support on day to day challenges of parenting Access to qualified support for free Building a support network with other parents Reduce pressure on medical services such as NHS

Steps to get it done:

• Begin recruitment for coffee shop staff
• Design social media campaign for parent support group
• Purchase equipment for parenting group