Plateful Cafe
Plateful Cafe empowers refugees to obtain mainstream employment in the catering industry by providing hospitality training and employment in a cafe.The cafe also runs a shop selling products made by local refugees and delivers monthly community dinners.Plateful Cafe also caters for outside events and offers private dining in people homes.Asylum-seekers volunteer at the cafe.
Activities & Mission
Plateful Cafe empowers refugees to obtain mainstream employment in the catering industry by providing hospitality training and employment in a cafe.The cafe also runs a shop selling products made by local refugees and delivers monthly community dinners.Plateful Cafe also caters for outside events and offers private dining in people homes.Asylum-seekers volunteer at the cafe.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £28,441 | £27,144 | 0 / 65 | |||
| 2024 | £68,983 | £45,374 | 0 / 64 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Plateful Cafe
What does Plateful Cafe do?
Plateful Cafe empowers refugees to obtain mainstream employment in the catering industry by providing hospitality training and employment in a cafe.The cafe also runs a shop selling products made by local refugees and delivers monthly community dinners.Plateful Cafe also caters for outside events and offers private dining in people homes.Asylum-seekers volunteer at the cafe.
How much income did Plateful Cafe report in 2025?
Plateful Cafe reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Plateful Cafe registered as a charity?
Plateful Cafe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2023 as charity number 1202710. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs Plateful Cafe?
Plateful Cafe is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Plateful Cafe operate?
Plateful Cafe operates across 4 areas: Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark.
Is Plateful Cafe a registered charity?
Yes — Plateful Cafe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202710.
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Catford
Lewisham
London
SE6 2HZ
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