Sanctuary Coffee (profits help animal sanctuaries!)

Many people who enjoy a morning coffee, want their purchase to be more than just a caffeine fix. Sanctuary Coffee takes this idea further by supporting animal charities with every cup.

NHS says that it’s best to avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing (or no more than 2 cups of weak tea daily – or 1 cup of mild coffee or cola). Also avoid caffeine for certain medical conditions.

Use a sink drainer to catch coffee grounds, then bin (caffeine may affect compost creatures). Same with tea leaves.

After adopting a greyhound, the founders learn that greyhound charities receive no government funds to help the 3 million dogs rescued from the racing industry.

Now sold in 200 shops & cafes, other beneficiaries include a Welsh animal sanctuary that undertook a huge rescue from an illegal slaughterhouse that resulted in a government raid (the pigs cost almost £5000 a month to feed).

The range includes a Colombian blend (to support small farmers), a House Brew (to fund co-operatives) and a House Espresso (if you like your coffee strong!) Serve with organic oat milk for a frothy coffee treat.

Sanctuary Coffee not only offers wholesale coffee, but can also help with setting up machines, grinders and professional barista training.

Other Coffee Brands That Help Animals

It’s heartening to see how many coffee brands in the USA also use profits, to help animals. Some of note to inspire are:

Grounds & Hounds Coffee (donates 20% of profits to fund shelters with rescues, spay/neuter programs and vaccines. The creatively-named blends include Soul Pup, Morning Walk, Good Boy, Paper & Slippers and Rescue Roast!

The company was set up by a young American entrepreneur after adopting his two rescue dogs. Subscription packages include dog-inspired ceramic coffee mugs.