Fundraising

Following an initial round of fundraising that has enabled the Board to undertake initial business planning, the charity raised the funds to enable building works and renovation of the property on Gloucester Road.

We now have an established community café (with excellent reviews!) that helps people rebuild their lives after leaving prison. We are creating a safe workspace in the community, allowing individuals to establish routines, acquire new skills, and regain confidence. Acting as a bridge between prison, rehabilitation, and employment, TKUP aims to break the cycle of reoffending.

In partnership with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HMP Bristol, we have set up a community café that is staffed by recently released ex-offenders from HMP Bristol and is serving “food with conviction”: simple, fresh homemade meals and drinks.

Supported by The Restore Trust, we also provide training, employability skills, and follow-on advice for the staff on work placements, with a view to The Key Café becoming a new model for rehabilitation and resettlement, benefiting ex-offenders in Bristol, and in communities nationwide.

If you would like to find out more about supporting The Key please get in touch by email hello@thekeybristol.com, Or complete our contact form