Combat2Coffee

Combat2Coffee Our mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the armed forces community and their families.

Founded by former prison officer and army veteran Nigel Seaman, Combat2Coffee is a community interest start-up founded in 2018 which aims to:

- Create safe community and charity-led spaces within its coffee shops where veterans, families and those struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues can go to feel supported and connected.

- Educate communities and families on de-escalation strate

gies and techniques when engaging with individuals with disabilities and trauma-related mental health conditions.

- Reform ex-offender reintegration and improve positive outcomes via its Coffee Roasting and Barista Prisoner Rehabilitation Training Programme.

- Improve sustainability and quality of coffee across the U.K. via its direct trade branded Brazilian coffee and economies of scale achieved by wholesale trade. Through the use of branded coffee, a strategic high street presence, pop-up caravan coffee shops, B2B engagement and its Coffee Roasting and Barista Prisoner Rehabilitation Training Programme - Combat2Coffee aims to deliver and support charitable causes, veterans and those suffering from mental health issues locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Exciting News! 🍳We're proud to announce that Combat2Coffee has been awarded a Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Day Gr...
11/06/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Exciting News! 🍳

We're proud to announce that Combat2Coffee has been awarded a Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Day Grant to support The Bigger Breakfast 2026.

This funding will help us bring our community together on 23rd June to recognise and thank our serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, and military families for their service and commitment.

Hosted by Combat2Coffee alongside our Patron, Terry Butcher, we're looking forward to making this year's Bigger Breakfast our biggest yet.
πŸ“… Tuesday 23rd June 2026
πŸ•˜ 09:30am – 12:00pm
πŸ“ Ipswich YM RUFC, IP5 1DG

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a FREE breakfast, great conversation, and the chance to come together in support of our Armed Forces community.

🎟️ FREE tickets available – visit the link in our bio or below to secure your place.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bigger-breakfast-2026-tickets-1982004184871

Let's make The Bigger Breakfast 2026 one to remember. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ’™

Armed Forces Day

πŸŽ‰ What a truly incredible week it has been for Combat2Coffee so far.Following the success of The Butcher: Invisible Woun...
10/06/2026

πŸŽ‰ What a truly incredible week it has been for Combat2Coffee so far.

Following the success of The Butcher: Invisible Wounds documentary airing and helping to shine a light on the importance of mental health and veterans' wellbeing, we are honoured and privileged to announce that Combat2Coffee has also been named a finalist in the EADT Business Awards 2026 for Medium Business of the Year. πŸ†

It is difficult to put into words just how grateful we are. While recognition like this is incredibly humbling, our mission has never been about winning awards. Our purpose has always been to raise awareness, break down stigma, and create safe spaces where people can connect, talk, and support one another.

That said, being recognised as a finalist gives us an even bigger platform to share our message, reach more people, and continue the work that matters mostπŸ“’

We want to remind everyone that if you are struggling, please reach out. Talking about the challenges we face is not a sign of weaknessβ€”it is a sign of strength. The more we talk, the more we understand, and the more we can help each other.

Remember: you are never alone❀️

We would also like to congratulate all of the other finalists across every category. To be recognised alongside so many outstanding organisations and businesses is a privilege in itself. We wish everyone the very best of luck for the awards.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Combat2Coffee on this journey. This recognition belongs to our entire communityβ˜•πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

09/06/2026

So tonight is the night...

Our Patron of Combat2Coffee, Mr Terry Butcher's documentary, Invisible Wounds, airs on ITV4 tonight at 10:00pm and will also be available on ITVX.

This documentary is about football, conflict on and off the pitch, memories, bereavement, mental health, post-traumatic growth, and a bloody good veterans' mental health coffee project!!

A huge thank you to Terry, Rita, Alasdair and Ed for being part of this. Also, thank you to Stuart, John and everyone at Sylver for bringing it all together. Sylver Entertainment

I would also like to thank Mr Paul Hamilton from Halo for supporting this project. You really are helping to make mental health and veterans a conversation. Thank you, Paul. Halo Service Solutions

Have your tissues ready, folks.

This documentary is a powerful reminder to reach out if you are struggling β€” you are never alone.

Nigel πŸ’™πŸ’™β˜•οΈβ˜•οΈβš½οΈβš½οΈ

πŸ‘‹ Calling all veterans in and around Lowestoft!We spotted this upcoming event from The Not Forgotten and thought it was ...
08/06/2026

πŸ‘‹ Calling all veterans in and around Lowestoft!
We spotted this upcoming event from The Not Forgotten and thought it was worth sharing with our community.
Expect a fun evening of friendship, music, team activities, good food, and the chance to catch up with other veterans.
πŸ“… 10 June 2026
⏰ 7pm – 9:30pm
πŸ“ Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre, Lowestoft
If you're interested, check out the poster for more information.

β˜• We're Hiring: Prison CafΓ© SupervisorWe're looking for an experienced and motivated CafΓ© Supervisor to lead our team at...
08/06/2026

β˜• We're Hiring: Prison CafΓ© Supervisor

We're looking for an experienced and motivated CafΓ© Supervisor to lead our team at HMP Highpoint, Newmarket.
This is an opportunity to combine hospitality leadership with meaningful social impact, helping support and develop individuals through employment and training opportunities.
πŸ“ HMP Highpoint, Newmarket
πŸ“§ Send your CV and covering email to: [email protected]

β˜• We're Hiring: Prison CafΓ© AssistantLooking for a role where you can make a real difference? Join the Combat2Coffee tea...
08/06/2026

β˜• We're Hiring: Prison CafΓ© Assistant

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Join the Combat2Coffee team at HMP Millsike, York, and help create meaningful opportunities through great coffee, hospitality, and mentorship.

If you're passionate about people, teamwork, and purpose-driven work, we'd love to hear from you.
πŸ“ HMP Millsike, York
πŸ“§ Send your CV and covering email to: [email protected]

𝐀 𝐬𝐒𝐦𝐩π₯𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧. 𝐀 π₯𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 πŸšβ˜•οΈWe’re delighted to take delivery of a brand new Mercedes Sprinter van, generously supp...
04/06/2026

𝐀 𝐬𝐒𝐦𝐩π₯𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧. 𝐀 π₯𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 πŸšβ˜•οΈ

We’re delighted to take delivery of a brand new Mercedes Sprinter van, generously supplied by Seven Asset Management! πŸ™Œ

This van is currently being transformed into a fully equipped mobile coffee unit, helping us expand our reach and bring our important message β€” and brilliant brews β˜•οΈ β€” to even more communities across the UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

A huge thank you to the team at Seven Asset Management for believing in our vision and helping us grow. Your support enables us to continue making a real difference to those who have served and continue to serve ❀️

Keep an eye out for our latest van in a town near you πŸ‘€ If you spot us, be sure to stop by, say hello, and grab a coffee. Every cup helps support a fantastic cause! β˜•οΈ

⏰ Only 3 weeks to go! πŸ³πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§The countdown is on for The Bigger Breakfast 2026, and we're determined to make this year's eve...
02/06/2026

⏰ Only 3 weeks to go! πŸ³πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
The countdown is on for The Bigger Breakfast 2026, and we're determined to make this year's event our biggest and best yet! πŸ’™
We're absolutely blown away by the incredible support we've already received, especially from everyone who has signed up to volunteer. Your willingness to give your time and support this event means so much to us. πŸ’›
We're also proud to be hosting this event in partnership with our Patron, Terry Butcher, who shares our passion for bringing people together and supporting the Armed Forces community.

Now we need your help to spread the word!

This event is all about bringing our community together for a morning of connection, conversation, support, and a FREE breakfast. Whether you're a veteran, currently serving, a family member, or simply want to support the Armed Forces community, we'd love to welcome you.
πŸ“… Tuesday 23rd June 2026
πŸ•˜ 09:30am – 12:00pm
πŸ“ Ipswich YM RUFC, IP5 1DG
Bring your family, bring your friends, and share this post with your community. This is our chance to give back to those who have served, strengthen local connections, and show what can be achieved when people come together.
The more people who attend, the bigger the impact we can make.

πŸ’› We're also still looking for sponsors who would like to be part of this fantastic event and support our Armed Forces community - contact [email protected] for details.

🎟️ Best of all, it's completely FREE to attend! Secure your ticket now via the link in our bio.

Let's make The Bigger Breakfast 2026 one to remember and bigger than ever before. See you there! πŸ’™

01/06/2026

Proud to have Terry Butcher as our patronπŸ’™Thank you for continuing to support us and share your family’s storyπŸ’™

What an amazing couple of days we've had at the Suffolk Show! β˜€οΈβ˜•Serving great coffee and chatting with fantastic people...
29/05/2026

What an amazing couple of days we've had at the Suffolk Show! β˜€οΈβ˜•
Serving great coffee and chatting with fantastic people are two of the things we love most, and we've had the pleasure of doing plenty of both over the last few days.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us, grabbed a coffee, had a chat, and continues to support Combat2Coffee. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue the work that we do.πŸ’™

Major Brew certainly kept himself busy during the show! β˜•οΈ He took on the mascot race and even attempted the rock wall challenge... although it's fair to say he didn't make it very far! πŸ˜‚
We were also incredibly lucky with the weather, enjoying glorious sunshine throughout the event, which made the whole experience even more special.

Finally, a special thank you to our incredible Combat2Coffee team. None of what we do would be possible without the dedication, passion, and hard work of every single member of Team C2C. You work tirelessly behind the scenes and make every event a success, and we're so grateful for everything you do.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! πŸ’™

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Ipswich

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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