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LONDON – Well Grounded is an award winning social enterprise based in London and Bristol. Well Grounded runs a series of Specialty Coffee Training Academies for people who are unemployed, providing them with expert training, work placements and a supported pathway into employment. To date, the brand has supported over 780 individuals with employability and coffee training, with 76% of Graduates moving into work after completing their programmes. They announce the appointment of Stanford Swinton as their new Chair.
Swinton brings a wealth of leadership experience in professional services and global operations. Swinton was recently appointed CEO of CEO Consulting International having joined from Bain & Company, where he served as a Partner and Executive leading Bain’s AI venture business. Swinton has been involved in social impact programmes over many years, as an advisor and leader in Bain’s Pro Bono practice, NFP Board Advisor and as a volunteer and regular fundraiser.
Swinton joins the Well Grounded team at a pivotal time as they launch their ‘10,000 lives in 10 years’ ambition – a strategy to achieve their vision of a UK free of unemployment, where everyone is given the opportunity to build a fulfilling career. He joins a board of esteemed industry and charity sector leaders including, Marta Pogroszewska, COO of Bread Holdings, Yvonne Obuaya, CEO of Curado, Rasha Obaid, Well Grounded Graduate, Rebecca Newton, Director of Public Policy, Institute of Employment Studies and Sara McKennedy, Commercial Brand Director, CoCo di Mama.
CEO and Founder of Well Grounded, Eve Wagg shares “We are really excited to welcome Stan as Chair of Well Grounded. He has already been pivotal in the design of our new mission to ensure 10,000 life changing opportunities over the next 10 years. Not only does he bring extensive new skills and experience to the Well Grounded team, but it also helps that he’s a massive coffee fan!”
On the announcement Swinton shares, “I am honoured to be joining this incredible team at Well Grounded as Board Chair. The lasting impact that Well Grounded is having on the lives of individuals who are looking for purpose and employment through training and the coffee industry is truly inspiring. It is exciting to be part of bringing Well Grounded’s ‘10,000 lives in 10 years’ ambition to fruition.”
About Well Grounded
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- Well Grounded runs two Speciality Coffee Training Academies in London and one in Bristol, linking people looking for work with an industry looking for over the next 5 years they aim to launch 5 new Academies across the UK.
- Well Grounded also runs a number of cafes in partnership with contract caterers including a coffee served across preeminent London venues including, Kew Gardens, Tower of London, Royal Opera House in partnership with Company of ‘Community’ blend is also available at Waitrose.
- Find out more here.
