# Nonprofit Coffee Shops Strawberry Line Cafe Employs Adults with Learning Disabilities By Bianca | Published 2012-02-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-line-cafe References: [strawberrylinecafe](http://www.strawberrylinecafe.co.uk/) More than just a hip and cozy coffee shop located in a [railway station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-cafe) in Bristol, Strawberry Line Cafe is also a social enterprise that reinvests its profits in the community. To top it off, they hire people with learning disabilities, providing them with an income earning opportunity in a fun and social setting. "We welcome visits from groups, whether of cyclists, parents and toddlers, or business people having meetings (we have WiFi!)," the website says. "Just give us a call in advance if there are more than about eight of you, and we’ll make sure there’s enough cake." Strawberry Line Cafe is run by a community interest company that also takes the environment into consideration, selling [local and fair trade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staten-island) breakfast, lunch and coffee and tea. **Contact Information** Strawberry Line Cafe [website](http://www.strawberrylinecafe.co.uk/) Strawberry Line Cafe on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/strawblinecafe/) Strawberry Line Cafe on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/strawberrylinecafe) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Enterprise Coffee Shops:** Opportunity for coffee shops to operate as social enterprises, reinvesting profits in the community and providing employment opportunities for marginalized groups. - **Inclusive Employment:** Potential for businesses to hire individuals with learning disabilities, creating an inclusive work environment and providing income earning opportunities for marginalized groups. - **Eco-friendly Cafes:** Growing demand for cafes that prioritize sustainable practices, such as selling local and fair trade products and considering the environmental impact of their operations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Shop Industry:** Coffee shops can explore the opportunity to become social enterprises and engage in inclusive hiring practices to make a positive impact on the community and support marginalized individuals. - **Nonprofit Sector:** The nonprofit sector can benefit from the model of social enterprise coffee shops as a means of generating revenue to support community programs and employing individuals with learning disabilities. - **Hospitality Industry:** Cafes and restaurants within the hospitality industry can adapt their operations to prioritize sustainability and eco-friendly practices, by offering local and fair trade products and implementing environmentally-friendly measures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Good Coffee Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-and-change-please.md) - [Mental Health Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-foundation.md) - [Modernized Retailer Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-coffee-shop.md) - [Cafe-Focused Consulting Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crimson-cup.md) - [Home Security-Branded Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighbourgood-caf.md) - [Digital Accessibility Job Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-cafe.md) - [Ethical Coffee Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/win-win-coffee.md) - [Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popcorn-snacks-and-gifts.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Evaluation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-scores.md)