It's disappointing if an important cause is let down by a poor product. Bryn Frere-Smith's coffee contributes to addressing terrible issues – but he’s emphatic it must taste amazing too.
Bryn is founder of Blue Bear Coffee which uses its profits and profile to support organisations fighting human trafficking and caring for survivors.
After leaving the Metropolitan Police he worked in 'close protection' for some of the richest people in the world. But he needed to find his purpose. This took him to 12 challenging months with the International Justice Mission, an organisation fighting modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
We can't all be charity workers supporting survivors of horrific exploitation. But we can contribute through every day purchases, and Bryn's experience led ultimately to launching Blue Bear, the trading name of The Justice Business Community Interest Company.
Why coffee? It's a product notorious for poor treatment of its supply chain. Blue Bear also works to support growers and farmers. Bryn explains how.
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ADVISORY: This interview includes content about working with survivors of exploitation and abuse which some listeners may find distressing.
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