by Dr Wenjin Dai | Jun 4, 2026 | Blog, Case Study
Educafe began as a small, hopeful response to a big problem. In July 2021, two local business owners launched Educafe as a Community Interest Company (CIC) in West Berkshire, with a simple aim: to tackle the loneliness and social disconnection that followed the...
by Margaret Neville | May 25, 2026 | Blog, Chatty Corner
It’s not surprising the Chatty Corner is so successful since we now have around 35 amazing volunteers giving up their time to help our visitors. What’s more, we have a few younger volunteers including two teenagers doing work experience with us and a young mum who...
by Patricia | May 13, 2026 | Blog
At Educafe, everything we do starts with people. Whether it’s a conversation over coffee, an English language class, a wellbeing session, a visit to the parents’ village, or simply a safe place to feel welcome, our purpose is the same: to help people feel less alone...
by Subia | Apr 11, 2026 | Announcements, Blog, News, Newsletter
Message from the directors We hope you had a restful Easter break and look forward to welcoming you back to Newbury Library on Wednesday, 15th April. You’ll notice our refreshed newsletter format, part of our ongoing effort to stay clear, sustainable, and...
by Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog
Educafe began sowing the seeds for an idea we hoped would better support our diverse and vibrant local communities back in 2021. Since then, we have been establishing our roots in West Berkshire, exploring how to boost community spirit and cohesion, improve health and...
by Clare | Mar 8, 2026 | Blog
What is female community leadership? Women-led community leadership is not soft. It is not casual. It is not accidental. – It is strategic – It is skilled – It is operationally complex – It is financially literate – It is emotionally...
