About Us
Our Commitment to Society
Started in 2017, Foreword Coffee is a social enterprise coffee company with the mission to mainstream disability and normalise inclusion. Having an inclusive work culture allowed our company to have over one-third of our employees identifying as a person with disability or having a mental health need.
Foreword Coffee currently operates in 8 locations, and offers a range of services such as mobile coffee carts for events, barista-as-a-service for in-house cafes, and wedding favours.
We are proud to be recognised in various awards for the good work that we do, such as the Enabling Mark Awards (2021, 2024), Social Enterprise of the Year (2023), Champion of Good (2024), and the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (2024).
As we journey over the years, Foreword Coffee remains committed to our social mission and we strive to build a more inclusive society through the work that we do.
Our Mission
To mainstream disability and normalise inclusion
Our Vision
To build an ecosystem of impact-driven partners that work towards uplifting the lives of everyone
Our Mission
To mainstream disability and normalise inclusion
Our Vision
To build an ecosystem of impact-driven partners that work towards uplifting the lives of everyone
Our Strategies
Prioritise Workplace Safety and Health
Prioritising the well-being of employees and ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all
Co-create Spaces for Inclusion
We engage stakeholders to create inclusive environments and contribute to a more inclusive and understanding society.
Develop Meaningful
Partnerships
Seeking partnerships with win-win outcomes, ensuring positive impact for all stakeholders.
Provide Continuous Learning
& Training Opportunities
Creating a culture of continuous improvement and skill development to discover and grow potentials in everyone
Embrace Innovations
for Sustainability
Adopting new sustainability initiatives in collaboration with industry partners, demonstrating a commitment to innovation
Practise Mindful
Consumption
Consuming mindfully and being conscious of resources throughout the value chain, contributing to environmental sustainability.
President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) 2024
Foreword Coffee is one of the two winners of the Organisations of Good (Small and Medium Enterprise) category. The President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals, organisations, leaders, and cross-sector partnerships that have achieved excellence in giving. These awards represent the highest honour for giving to the community and are conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore.
2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund Winner
Foreword Coffee is proud to be a winner of The Xero Beautiful Business Fund in 2024. This global initiative by Xero celebrates businesses that excel in sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. Receiving this award underscores Foreword Coffee’s commitment to creating meaningful employment for persons with disabilities and enhancing our sustainable practices.This support will enable us to deepen our community impact,
advancing eco-conscious initiatives and fostering a more inclusive workplace.
Enabling Mark Awards (Platinum tier)
Foreword Coffee is proud to be a recipient of the Enabling Mark Awards, platinum tier (highest), in 2021 and 2024. The Enabling Mark is a national-level accreditation framework by SG Enable that benchmarks and recognises organisations for their best practices and outcomes in disability employment.
NVPC Company of Good (Champion)
Foreword Coffee is proud to be one of the 290 organisations conferred as Companies of Good under the inaugural Expanded Recognition System. We are one of the 78 organisations achieving the highest Champion tier, recognising our effort and impact in our People and Society pillars.
DBS Foundation SE Grant Programme Awardee
Foreword Coffee is humbled to be part of the DBS Foundation Social Enterprise Grant Programme 2022. Beyond the grant funding, we’re looking forward to being part of this rich network of change-makers across the region to exchange ideas and open business and development opportunities. Here’s to scaling up for good!
Member of raiSE, Business for Good
Foreword Coffee is registered as a social enterprise member of raiSE (Singapore Centre for Social Enterprises) since 2017. This marks our commitment in building the social mission within our company’s DNA and to do well and do good as a business. Over the years, Foreword Coffee has benefitted from raiSE’s programmes and the founders have been giving back to the social enterprise community through various engagements.
Our Team
Wei Jie
Co-founder and Director
Nadi
Co-founder and Director
Don
Coffee Ambassador
Hadif
Ops Exec and Coffee Trainer
Leena
Multi Outlet Supervisor
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Caring for the Environment
We support environmental sustainability by encouraging the “Bring Your Own” (BYO) movement through incentives for customers. We eliminate plastics at our cafes by using bagasse (sugarcane pulp) straws and paper cups for cold drinks.
Find out more about our initiatives to reduce environmental impact!
Caring for the Environment
We support environmental sustainability by encouraging the “Bring Your Own” (BYO) movement through incentives for customers. We eliminate plastics at our cafes by using bagasse (sugarcane pulp) straws and paper cups for cold drinks.
Find out more about our initiatives to reduce environmental impact!
We are working on social inclusion.
Foreword Coffee strives to increase the employability and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and mental health needs in Singapore. We choose coffee as a means for social inclusion because it provides that daily interaction and visibility to communities who would otherwise be invisible in our daily lives.
We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or abilities, deserves a chance to contribute meaningfully to society. Through training and employment opportunities for the people we serve, we strive to challenge societal norms and break down barriers to inclusion, aligning with our mission to mainstream disability and normalise inclusion.
For Corporates
Foreword Coffee provides tailored solutions to corporates looking to make a positive social impact. Our services include office coffee subscriptions, mobile coffee carts, corporate gifting, and event catering, all delivered with a focus on inclusivity. By partnering with us, companies can enhance their corporate social responsibility initiatives while enjoying sincere coffee experiences from our team of friendly baristas.
Our Partners
