
Specialty - what does that term actually mean?
Old Spike is the UK's first Social Enterprise, Speciality Coffee Roaster.
We pride ourselves on our coffee quality, social impact and environmental sustainability. These core values are at the heart of our business and how we operate.
Established in 2014, Old Spike was born out of a desire to use the growing speciality coffee market as a vehicle for social change. Set up as a community interest company, 65% of our profits are used to support people affected by homelessness through training and employment within the business.
In 2018, our SCA Campus opened in Peckham where we now roast all our coffee and run a a dedicated barista training academy in partnership with our sister organisation; Change Please. This is an 8 week program covering practical and theory based learning, mental health support, work readiness and financial assistance with accommodation.