A leading homelessness charity driving UK-wide change
It all started with a coffee shop.
Now, it’s a movement with a mission.
Social Bite began life in 2012 as a small coffee shop in Edinburgh. When Peter, a young man experiencing homelessness, came in to ask for a job, a bold new journey began. Now, with our amazing network of donors, fundraisers, volunteers, and partner businesses across the UK, we’re pushing for nothing less than an end to homelessness. One innovative idea at a time.
Fuelling fresh starts
Support, stability, and opportunity — that’s what people need to transform their lives.
We help them access all three, through a focus on food, homes, and jobs.
That is our vision. Using food, jobs and housing to break the cycle of homelessness. We have also helped raise millions with fundraising campaigns to support people out of homelessness.
140,000+
Food and drink items distributed annually to people who are homeless and vulnerable across the UK.
1,000+
People housed through our accommodation projects and partnerships.
120+
People helped into meaningful, lasting employment through our Jobs First initiative.
Brewing something good
Pop in for freshly-prepared breakfast or lunch, enjoy a barista-made coffee, or treat yourself to something sweet.
Our coffee shops also provide a daily free food service to anyone who needs it. Our amazing customers can choose to “pay it forward”, adding a little extra to cover the cost of a meal or a hot drink for someone else.
A more human approach to housing
We’re pioneering a new model for housing people experiencing homelessness and addiction.
Our Edinburgh Village is a small, vibrant, supported community, and a safe and beautiful place to live. With the second Social Bite Village in Rutherglen, we’re working to scale this groundbreaking model across the country. With your help, we can take it further, faster.
Supporting people into employment
Our Jobs First programme gives people who are affected by homelessness access to life-changing opportunities.
Working with employers who share our values, Jobs First offers a route into rewarding, long-term work. Proven by independent research, our 15-month trauma-informed support model for both employer and employee breaks down barriers and empowers candidates to set themselves up for a thriving future.
Help end homelessness
Changemakers unite!
From fitness challenges to knitting and sweepstakes to skydives, there are many ways you can get involved.
Whether you’re looking to get active or achieve a personal goal, want to socialise or learn new skills, or just love being creative, there are endless ways to raise funds and awareness for Social Bite. You can take part in a scheduled event, or organise one of your own — whatever works for you.
Fundraise with your work
Channel your colleagues’ competitive spirit with a bake-off, or maybe a physical challenge. Or get your company involved as one of our charity partners.
Fundraise with your school
Why not organise a Wee Sleep Out or non-uniform day to raise awareness and funds? Got another wild idea? Fantastic — be as imaginative as you like!
Create your own fundraiser
Consider hosting your own Sleep Out with your local sports or community group. Or how about taking on a marathon?
Take part for Social Bite
Find challenge events all over the country and fundraise for Social Bite along the way.