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Autism Friendly Cafe

our mission

We are a Community Cafe, Kitchen & Hub where young people with additional needs learn new skills, gain work experience & are supported in their transition to work and a more independent adult life.

A cafe open to all

Eat in or take away & enjoy!

3 Bridge House

Sherborne Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2QX

A not for Profit
Community Interest Company

..More than just a Cafe...

our vision

A world where people with additional needs are valued & included in society

We are a friendly, accessible Community Café with an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We aim to be accessible in all respects including, physically, financially and from a communication and sensory perspective.

Key Activities

Work Experience

For young people aged 18+ (or 16+& NEET)

Up to 8 week programme including Barista Training

Access to Employabilty Skills Hub

Flexible Hours each week to suit the individual

Various funding available for our in house Job Coaches via:

Access to Work via Job Centre

Direct Payments

Social Services

Supported Employment

National Living Wage

Certification in

Food Hygiene

Barista Skills

Employability Skills

Job Coaches provided based on individual need

Funding via:

Access to Work via Job Centre

Direct Payments

Social Services

Work Experience from school

For year 10 & 11 pupils within Specialist Educational Provisions or those in mainstream provision with an EHCP.

Community Hub

Social & information sharing opportunities for community groups both with & without additional needs.

Meet the Therapy Dogs sessions with Bales Buddies

Makaton Signing Choir

Makaton Training

Care Leavers/Care Experienced Sessions

Cafe Hire available

Do you have a learning Disability or additional needs?

Are you in receipt of JSA, ESA, Income Support or Universal Credit?

You may be able to access funding for support to complete our Work Experience or Supported Employment Programmes.

Please speak to your Work Coach at the Job Centre and they can refer you to us.

Funding is also available via

Direct Payments & Social Services

Our Job Coaches provide 1-1 Job Coaching covering all aspects of cafe work. They have all completed Makaton training and have an array of experience sypporting individuals with varying levels of need.