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At this Ipswich café, careers begin with conversation
Chloe used to stay in bed all day with no energy. Now she trains new staff and works four days a week at an Ipswich café where people thrive.
St Lawrence Café
St Lawrence Café is a social enterprise café located in a converted church on Dial Lane, serving freshly made food and speciality coffee whilst supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and long-term unemployment through structured work placements. Part of Realise Futures, the café provides training opportunities and pathways to employment for people who face barriers in traditional workplaces. The venue also serves as a community hub, hosting regular groups and ev…
