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Dusty Knuckle bakery

Location

Hackney, Islington, Harringey

About the project

A youth programme devised by a small chain of community bakeries and cafés, to train and employ young people who are at risk. The model is attracting widespread attention because it can easily be replicated in other town centres, as a positive route into paid employment

Local capacity created

  • Motivated people willing to be trained and ready to handle responsibility

  • Access to groups that outsiders cannot reach

Impact achieved

  • Trusted and inclusive community engagement

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