New stretch target
The additional funds will further enhance Operation Coffee Breaks success.
Operation Coffee Break
by Oliver Laurence in London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Total raised £10,580
£10,000 stretch target
43 days left
264%
288 supporters
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 29th June 2025 at 5:45pm
Buy a coffee for London’s armed police—say thanks with a brew for those who protect us every day. Support #OperationCoffeeBreak.
by Oliver Laurence in London, Greater London, United Kingdom
The Public Safety Foundation is on a mission to make the UK the safest place to live, work and raise a family. We will only succeed so long as brave men and women are prepared to put themselves at risk to keep us safe.
That's why we’re working to strengthen the connection between frontline public safety workers and the communities they serve. We are independent, community-led, and focused on small, meaningful actions that make a difference.
Our Idea - Operation Coffee Break
Operation Coffee Break is our new initiative—a grassroots crowdfunding campaign designed to raise money to buy a coffee for every armed response officer in London. Armed officers perform one of the most demanding roles in public safety, often under intense pressure and scrutiny. This campaign is about a simple, human gesture, giving them a moment of appreciation in the form of a hot drink, funded by the people they protect.
We've chosen to start with armed response officers precisely because we know they are under serious pressure and we have seen how a split-second decision to protect life can be pored over for years and years - exacting a heavy toll on all those concerned, not least the officer, their colleagues, friends and family.
We also know that without their dedication there would be even more bloodshed on the streets of our capital - and that this would disproportionately fall upon the poorest and most disadvantaged in London.
How the Money Will Be Used
Every penny raised will go directly toward providing coffees to armed response officers in London.
Your contribution will literally go towards putting a warm cup of coffee in the hands of armed response officers. This means paying for the actual coffee and any unavoidable costs associated with making that happen.
Our Vision
Our broader vision is to continue creating projects that boost morale and build bridges between frontline public safety professionals and the public. The Public Safety Foundation's mission is to make the UK the safest place to live, work and raise a family. We will do so by promoting mutual respect, understanding, and wellbeing through positive community action.
Operation Coffee Break is just the beginning—we believe small acts of appreciation can build a safer, more connected city.
