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Well Grounded

Award-winning social enterprise training the next generation of professional Baristas.

15/06/2026

This week, as we mark Refugee Week and its theme of courage, we’re celebrating the incredible success of Well Grounded graduates from across the world.

For many refugees, courage is not a one‑off act - it’s a daily practice. It’s the courage to begin again, to navigate unfamiliar systems, to learn new languages, to build community, and to step into a future that once felt uncertain.

Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the creativity, resilience and contributions of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.

Today, we’re spotlighting members of our graduate network who embody that courage. They are business owners, creatives and leaders, shaping the UK coffee and hospitality sector with skill and passion.

The word courage comes from the Latin cor, meaning “heart”.
And each of these graduates leads with exactly that.

Sana
Café Owner & Chef, Shiraz Patisserie
Well Grounded Graduate
🥐

Hagos
Owner & Founder, The Golden Coffee Roasters
Well Grounded Graduate 2025
☕

Samin
Owner & Lead Baker, Sweety Cooky
An award winning artisan bakery and coffee shop in North London
Well Grounded Graduate 2024
🍰

Hassona
Coffee Professional, Photographer & Filmmaker
Well Grounded Graduate
📸
🌐 www.ahassona.com

05/06/2026

One of our incredible graduates has been featured in The Telegraph today, telling readers about his journey from banker to barista.

Anyone who has met Rob knows that he brings joy and positivity everywhere he goes. On programme, he brought a smile to everyone's faces and even shared his journey in front of all the guests at his graduation ceremony. Now he is working as a Head Barista at Fieldfisher and is absolutely smashing it! We love seeing our graduates thrive and hearing about their success stories.

Click on the link in our stories to read the full article 🤲

04/06/2026

Applications are now open for our next London Specialty Barista Traineeship!

If you're unemployed and looking for a new opportunity, this FREE course will start on the the 14th of July 2026 with an assessment day taking place on the 1st of July 2026. Learn the art of coffee-making, develop your personal strengths and create an impressive coffee CV. Check out some key info below 👇

What the course includes ~
➡️ 10 weeks part-time coffee training
➡️ Including 4 weeks of work experience
➡️ Industry recognised SCA accreditation
➡️ Level 3 Food Safety & Level 2 Customer Service
➡️ Lunches & travel inc.
➡️ CV Development
➡️ 1-2-1 support
➡️ Safe and fun training environment

Apply using the link in our bio!🙂

22/05/2026

Ever wondered how the coffee industry can attract more young people to the wonderful world of hospitality?

Our Founder Eve and Progressions Coordinator Laura, sat down with 5th Wave Magazine to discuss how young peoples relationship to the workplace differs from previous generations and how employers can best support them.

Check out the full article on World Coffee Portal and you might even pick up some new slang 😁

21/05/2026

Our Coffee Career Accelerator Programme is coming to Bristol for the first time!

If you've been working as a barista for at least 3 months and want to advance your skills and widen your knowledge of the industry then this is the programme for you 👌

The programme includes expert-led modules such as:
⏭️ Green Coffee with
⏭️ Machine Maintenance with
⏭️ Sustainability in Coffee with .coffee
⏭️ An Industry Panel with some very special guests
Plus a free SCA Intermediate Barista Skills course!

Applications are now open for the assessment day on the 9th of June. Please scan the QR code to apply.

19/05/2026

London Coffee Festival 2026 🎉

What a whirlwind of Coffee, Connection & Community ❤️

This year we had so much support from our incredible alumni network and you couldn't walk far without bumping into a Well Grounded Graduate! Our grads were ~

☕ Slinging shots on the La Marzocco Modbar with coffee roasted by Delonghi graduate, Hagos.

☕Whipping up plant-based marvels with Alpro Barista.

☕ Serving delicious coffees at the Lofberg stand.

☕ Showcasing La Marzocco home machines to members of the public.

☕ Selling gorgeous artwork inspired by their coffee journey.

Now excuse us whilst we go and rest our voices for several days 🫢

18/05/2026

☕ INTRO TO SPECIALTY COFFEE - 1 DAY WORKSHOP IN LONDON

Curious about the coffee behind your morning Flat White?

Join us for a hands on introduction to specialty coffee and learn the fundamentals behind great espresso based drinks.

What you’ll learn:
🌱 Bean to cup journey
⚡ Espresso fundamentals
🥛 Milk steaming & texture

Perfect for beginners, coffee lovers, aspiring baristas, or anyone wanting to understand specialty coffee culture.

📍 Kings Cross
📅 2nd June
⏰ 10am - 4pm (lunch provided)
🎟 Limited spaces available

Click on our stories to get the sign-up link!

11/05/2026

Coming to LCF?

Here's where to find our team and graduates throughout the event:

🌟Thursday 14 May🌟
La Marzocco Mod-Bar Stand | 1:30PM–5PM
Join us as we kick off the first Industry Day and catch up with the Well Grounded team.
We’ll be celebrating graduate talent in every form — from a coffee roasted by our graduate Hagos, to a speciality drink curated and voted for by our graduates, plus artwork showcasing the diverse skills within our community.

🌟Friday 15 May🌟
La Marzocco Home Stand (ZO2) | All Day
Pop upstairs to the Home Stand for a moment of connection with our team and to meet our graduate baristas.
And if you visit between 2–4PM, there’s a special treat waiting for you.

🌟Across the Festival🌟
You’ll find Well Grounded graduates demonstrating their barista skills every day across partner stands.
Be sure to stop by Alpro (HP20) and Löfbergs (HP41) to say hello to someone in a WG tee and introduce yourself!

Will we see you there?

05/05/2026

✨CALLING ALL WELL GROUNDED GRADUATES✨

Full-time
£31,500

As our Coffee Trainer, you will introduce trainees to specialty coffee through our multi‑week Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) accredited barista training programmes. You’ll be the expert on brewing techniques, coffee origins, flavour profiles, and everything needed to make the perfect cup. The key aspect of your role will be imparting your knowledge to a diverse range of trainees, ensuring that they are supported yet pushed to meet their potential in the specialty coffee industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your love for coffee to a teaching position in which you will be directly responsible for improving the employability and long term employment prospects of countless individuals, as well as taking your career to the next level. Being friendly, approachable, empathetic and kind are all qualities that you should bring to the role and will allow you and your trainees to succeed.

Please click the link in our bio to see the full job specification and to find out how to apply!

30/04/2026

A FREE intermediate level course involving an SCA accreditation? Yes please! Expert-led modules focused on different parts of the coffee industry? Absolutely! The opportunity to mingle with fellow coffee professionals? Of course!

Our Coffee Career Accelerator Programme is an opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge in order to progress in your journey as a coffee professional. It's open to individuals who have been a barista for at least 3 months and are passionate about accelerating their career in coffee🌱

The next course will start on the 1st of June with the assessment day being held on the 18th of May. Please see our stories to get your application started 😁

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