Plan Bee - Community Coffee Shop St Helens

Apex Charitable Trust is proud to present Plan Bee, our Community Coffee Shop which opened in January 2020 at our site in North Road, St Helens, Merseyside. Plan Bee provides volunteering opportunities and career advancement for people who reside within the borough of St Helens, Merseyside, who are at risk of offending or have a criminal record. Learn new skills and enhance your work experience by joining us as one of our volunteers.

Receive free accredited training in many different areas including barista skills, food hygiene, cookery skills, customer service, to name a few.

 If you are interested in being a part of this fantastic organisation and taking advantage of our 5 step programme then please give us a buzz on:

M: 07787 789479 (Plan Bee)

M: 07795832045 (Kim)

E: K.hughes3@apextrust.com

Digital Hub

In February 2025, we launched a new digital hub within Plan Bee, creating a welcoming and inclusive space for the local community. Visitors can access free Wi-Fi and use iPads provided on site- and essential resource for those without internet access at home. The hub supports individuals in managing their Universal Credit accounts, accessing housing services, and applying for employment opportunities.

This upgrade was made possible through a grant from the UK shared Prosperity Fund- Digital Connectivity for Local Communities, enabling us to enhance digital inclusion and support community wellbeing.