This page will give you information about what opportunities and activities are available for anyone with lived experience of homelessness.
You can be involved in our business and entrepreneurship offer, access training within our enterprises and our external partners and find out more about our Changing Lives Grant scheme.
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Crisis Enterprise & Innovation is made up of many teams including Impact and Involvement, Venture Studio, E-Commerce and the Retail Teams.
We operate 11 shops in London (three of which include coffee bars) and are hoping to expand our enterprises across the UK in time. Up until July 2022, we also managed a flagship Cafe from Crisis, attached to the London Skylight and we currently run a Retail Training Programme for our members in 5 of our shops.
Our Venture Studio from Crisis for startups offers support and grants to those interested in education, training and self-employment opportunities through our Changing Lives grants programme.
Our businesses have a long history of volunteering, training, learning and work experience that have helped Crisis members move closer to employment, enhance practical skills and improve self-esteem. We have worked with members who have benefited from a safe, professional structure to build relationships and try new things.
Here's what a Crisis member said about our Retail Training Programme's Behind the Scene's Day:
"Go and do it! It was a fun experience and
I got to do things that I hadn’t before like
dress mannequins. The staff were so
friendly and helpful too"
Here’s what a Housing First coach said about one of our programmes:
"One of our Housing First members was part of the Café training programme and it was a life changing experience for him. Being part of the programme helped him to build confidence and regain his sense of identity."
Health and Safety skills quiz (hosted on Kahoot)
When: Anytime
Customer service skills quiz (hosted on Kahoot)
When: Anytime
We are looking forward to making more short videos in 2021 to help build confidence in the kitchen and sharing skills relating to all of our Enterprises. Contact us via the contact form if you’d like to be involved, or have ideas for lessons you’d like to learn.
