The Tower project runs a number of social enterprises to provide real-life work and training opportunities for people with a learning disability, sensory disability, autism, physical disability or health related issue.
The transferable employability skills taught prepare individuals for the world of work and independent living, and include:
- Barista training from our partners Climpson & Sons
- Cash handling and card payments
- Food Safety Level 1
- Health & Safety in the Workplace Level 1
- Food preparation
- Customer service training
- Catering for events
- Shopping independently
- Team work/building
- Timekeeping
We currently run two cafe's, a coffee cart and a valeting service. Please find further information on each below.
Ocean View Cafe | |
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Location: | 115 Harford St, London, E1 4FG |
Operating Hours: | Monday - Friday (09:00 - 15:30) |
Telephone: | 020 7790 1059 |

Haggerston Perk Cafe | |
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Location: | Goldsmiths Row, London E2 8QE |
Operating Hours: | Monday - Sunday (08:30-16:00) |
Telephone: | 020 7613 1899 |

Tower Hamlets Community Valeting Service | |
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Location: | 25-27 Newell St, Poplar, London E14 7HP |
Operating Hours: | Monday - Friday (09:00-17:00) |
Telephone: | 020 7987 6447 |
FULL CATERING SERVICE
Our full catering service is delivered through our two cafes, Haggerston Perk and Ocean View Cafe. The Catering and Hospitality opportunities provide our Interns and paid employees the chance to increase their food preparation skills whilst also gaining customer service and team work experience. We have already catered for events for 100+ people for both Hackney Council and Tower Hamlets, along with children's parties.
All food is freshly prepared and always delivered with a smile...
Download our Catering Brochure here.
