Social Enterprises Archives - Spitalfields Crypt Trust

Paper & Cup shortlisted for ‘Best Cafe’ by ethical food awards

We're very proud to be recognised by the Foodism 100 ethical food awards!

Restoration Station interviewed by Reuters News

Lee Mannion reports on our social enterprise and answers the question: How to stay sober: sell funky furniture to London's hipsters

Meet Nicole, our latest Paper & Cup artist – and barista!

"The exhibition was set up right after the London Bridge attack and a customer pointed out that she really liked the title, that we need more bridges – physical or not - to connect with people and not drive ourselves apart." Ali meets our latest artist, Nicole, currently exhibiting her work art in Paper & Cup.

The Spine of SCT:The Charity shops

Read about our fantastic charity shops which raise vitals funds to help pay for some of our recovery services.

Paper & Cup Bow closes

Paper & Cup 2, our Bow branch closes its doors.

Paper & Cup makes top 5 best London coffee bookshops

Not just a pretty face, our coffee bookshop has tasty treats and awesome books inside too!

Paper & Cup barista hired by Russell Brand’s Trew Era Café

This week, former Paper & Cup barista Gary will start work at Trew Era, a new café being run by Russell Brand in Hoxton.

SCT opens Hackney’s 1st Recovery cafe

This month, our award-winning Shoreditch social enterprise coffee shop, Paper & Cup, will be opening every Wednesday evening for people in recovery from drug, alcohol and other addictions.

Paper & Cup wins innovation award!

“Imaginative concept with a social enterprise” is how the judges described SCT’s social enterprise cafe.

Paper & Cup celebrates 1st birthday

Paper & Cup's first year sales included over: 3,500 cupcakes, 2,500 books and 6,000 cups of tea!

Paper & Cup shortlisted for innovations award

The Lunch Business Grab & Go Awards nominate Paper & Cup.