The Pret Foundation
We exist to make a difference to the lives of people affected by hunger and homelessness.
We donate as much of our unsold freshly made food as possible at the end of every day to people who need it most and offer financial grants to grassroots charities. We help break the cycle of homelessness by providing training and employment at Pret, giving people who need it a second chance through our Rising Stars programme.
Donate today to support someone facing homelessness into employment.
Thirty Years of Doing The Right Thing
This year, we’re marking thirty years of the Pret Foundation. That’s three decades of doing the right thing.
Donating millions of unsold food items to people experiencing (or at risk of) homelessness. Providing training and employment to 1000+ people through the Rising Stars Programme. Giving over £7.5 million in grants to grassroots charities tackling homelessness in their communities.
We've come a long way, but there's still a lot to do. Thanks for joining us on the journey.
Welcoming 500 more Rising Stars by 2028
We’re proud to have partnered with His Royal Highness, Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s Homewards Programme in its mission to demonstrate that together it’s possible to end homelessness.
Over the next five years, we’re committed to expanding the Rising Stars Programme by supporting 500 more people facing homelessness into jobs at UK Pret shops.
We were honoured to welcome Prince William and Homewards advocate Steven Bartlett to our Bournemouth shop to launch the partnership, giving them the chance to meet with our inspiring Rising Stars, learn about their experiences and even help serve coffee to our surprised customers.
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Reducing waste and hunger
We’ve always tried to reduce the waste from our shops. Charities, shelters and community organisations come to collect our freshly made unsold food and give it to the people who need it most. For some, it’s their only meal of the day. We do it because it’s the right thing to do.
Our Rising Stars programme
Giving people an opportunity is central to The Pret Foundation’s mission. People with a criminal record or without an address find it extra hard to break the cycle of homelessness and make a new start. Our Rising Stars programme provides that opportunity. We put the person first, providing them with everything they need to get, and keep a job. From training and travel to weekly support groups, your donation supports this essential work.
Supporting charities
The Pret Foundation supports charities and projects working to help homeless people throughout the UK in communities local to Pret shops. Beyond food donation to shelters and hostels, we also support smaller charities with anything they need; from sleeping bags and kitchen equipment, to funding jobs that are crucial to keeping these much-needed organisations alive.
More about The Pret Foundation
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