HONEST GRIND
COFFEE

Our approach

We are a radical employability programme giving London’s most vulnerable young people a place to engage in individually tailored training, to learn industry standard skills and to secure a spot in their chosen future career. We believe that everyone, whatever cards they’ve been dealt, deserves a shot at a better life.

Funded by Camden Council’s Integrated Youth Support Service, we pay the equivalent of the London Living Wage and every penny we make goes back in to support the young people who come through our doors.

Honest Grind Coffee exists to create pathways to employment, and by choosing our sustainably sourced coffee, you are choosing to make a life-changing impact on a young person. We raise our cup to you, and thank you for believing in us and investing in their future.

Our COFFEE

Whatever your brew method, we’ve got something for you. Our roasts are designed and delivered with maximum flavour in mind, from our bright and smooth Slowly Slowly from our friends at Red de Mujeres, to the full bodied and rich Somers Town Espresso from Ethiopia, we’ve got all your coffee bases covered.

Head over to our Shop and bag yourself some of the good stuff.

OUR TEAM

  • Marsha Brown

    Head Roaster

    Having spent a decade honing the craft of coffee roasting, starting a successful coffee brand, owning and running a cafe and training fellow coffee enthusiasts, Marsha is on a mission to turn her wealth of industry experience into real employment opportunities for vulnerable young people in her home city of London.

    Preferred brew method – V60

    Favourite coffee – Ethiopian Rocko Mountain, natural process (super funky and complex)

  • Neil Monaghan

    Head of Centre

    Neil may be the Head of Centre at The Avalon Project, but his approach is anything but middle of the road. A fierce champion of the young people at the centre, Neil is responsible for running the specialist training programs currently on offer, and future-proofing the centre with innovative new ideas (hello, Honest Grind Coffee).

    Preferred brew method – Espresso all the way

    Favourite coffee – Our very own Somers Town Espresso

  • The Honest Crew



    The Honest Grind Coffee you enjoy is brought to you by the grit and graft of a team of hardworking young people showing up and honing their craft.

    While we can’t introduce each and every one of them, just know that they pour their hearts and souls into helping produce the perfect cup for you to enjoy.