Changing Lives One Cup at a Time.

Our Story

Hi, we’re Fair Shot - A social enterprise cafe and registered UK charity that aims to transform the lives of young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism through speciality coffee.

We opened the doors of our first Fair Shot home in December 2021, and haven’t looked back since. 

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a society where adults with learning disabilities and/or autism have an equal and fair chance at obtaining and maintaining employment.


Our Mission

Our mission is to be the last stepping stone to sustainable employment for young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Social Enterprise Model

Social Enterprise Model

Fair Shot CIO is a UK-registered charity (no. 1190582). 100% of our sales goes back into empowering young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Our Impact

27,642

hot drinks made by our trainees in one year

90%

of learners employment-ready thanks to our programme

36

young adults supported out of the unemployment cycle so far

10,050

hours of training completed each year

100%

of job-ready graduates are in employment

15

employment partners dedicated to creating an inclusive workforce

Read our Latest Impact Report

Dive into our 2023 Impact Report and witness the incredible journey of transformation we've embarked upon. At Fair Shot, we believe in making a real difference in the lives of young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

We are super proud to be an accredited London Living Wage employer.

We are strong believers in the importance of taking care of our team, who take such good care of both our learners and our customers, and that includes paying a fair wage in an expensive city.

Thank you for supporting an independent coffee shop and helping us achieve this goal! You can find out more about the Living Wage Foundation at livingwage.co.uk.

Fair Shot is a London Living Wage Employer

Stick around a while & learn more about…

  • Our Employment Programme

    We created a bespoke programme - an initiative designed to make the hiring process as easy as possible for someone with a learning disability.

  • Venue Hire

    A venue like no other; our Covent Garden Cafe boasts exclusive venue hire with flexible options tailored to your needs.