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The Coffee Shop that Started it all – Rose Street’s transformation
That moment laid the foundations for us at Social Bite, and in the years since we’ve dedicated ourselves to to becoming a leading social business – creating employment for people facing homelessness and significant barriers to work, becoming one of the UK’s largest providers of freshly prepared free food, and delivering supportive housing and employability programmes nationwide.
Corporate partner Andron on collaboration, kindness and Christmas
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Work has officially started on the Social Bite village in Rutherglen, which will be called Harriet Gardens.
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Work has officially started on the Social Bite village in Rutherglen, which will be called Harriet Gardens.
Celebrating more than 300,000 acts of kindness
A huge heartfelt thank you On behalf of everyone at Social Bite, a huge thank you for your support for Festival of Kindness 2025.
“Believe in people and go above and beyond”: Jasmyn’s story
A ‘normal’ coffee shop where everyone is equal When Jasmyn was homeless, people she met rough sleeping recommended she try Social Bite.
Cherie’s story: the best gift you can give
Life changed for Cherie when she developed schizophrenia in her 20s.
George Clooney returns to Edinburgh in 2026
Clooney returns a decade on to follow up success of Sting & Geldof Following on from the success of last year’s event, which featured a stripped back performance from Sting and keynote from Sir Bob Geldof, this year the British Business Awards will feature a special guest appearance and conversation with award-winning actor and humanitarian, George Clooney.
Kindness Grows: Lessons from Social Bite’s Festive Campaign
When Robyn (pictured above left) volunteered with Social Bite’s Festival of Kindness, it wasn’t just about giving time; it was about rediscovering the power of human connection.
Festival of Kindness launches in Birmingham
For 2025, we’re expanding the Festival of Kindness campaign to Birmingham, with one of our 10m-high twinkly Trees of Kindness installed at New Street Station, outside All Bar One in the city centre.
Social Bite breaks ground on new Edinburgh village site
New location, new look We’re celebrating the first diggers starting construction work on the Granton Waterfront site where the Edinburgh Social Bite Village will relocate.