Nespresso has announced its partnership with social enterprise Change Please in an effort to end homelessness.

The partnership will see Nespresso support Change Please Foundation with its mission of empowering individuals who are experiencing homelessness through a commitment of £1 Million in its first year.

Half of the initial money (£500,000) will pay for a long-term plan and support at least 50 trainees in The Republic of Ireland. This will allow Change Please to begin its impact work in the Republic of Ireland, including the employment of a regional programme manager and the set-up of a coffee training programme to build on the business model in the UK.

A further quarter (£250,000) will cover the set up a new retail site/café in a key city where Change Please is, to support the onward employment journey of trainees and graduates. The rest of the money will expand and upgrade the Change Please business.

From June 2024, people will be able to purchase Nespresso for Change Please coffee blends across the Original, Vertuo and B2B systems and learn more about the partnership and the issue of homelessness at a week-long event held at the Outernet in London. Further profits made from a new collection of accessories and nationwide events will also support Change Please.

Change Please CEO and founder Cemal Ezel said: "We are extremely proud to launch this incredible partnership with Nespresso. We have seen the amazing work Nespresso does in coffee growing regions. This partnership goes beyond simply selling great coffee, it's about using the power of business to drive social change and improve the lives of those most in need in the UK and Ireland. Through this collaboration, we are joining forces to demonstrate how companies can come together to make real change and to do good. We hope to inspire others on the transformative potential of corporate social responsibility.”

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