UWS Ayr gives back to community by launching 'invisible coffee' scheme
The scheme hopes to encourage locals to enjoy a hot drink and warm space within the Uni
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has launched a new scheme to give back to its local community.
Announced on Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17), the University has introduced an ‘invisible coffee’ initiative, giving UWS and its customers the opportunity to cover the cost of a hot beverage for someone who needs it most.
Customers of UWS’s Ayr, Paisley, and Lanarkshire catering facilities simply purchase a drink at half-price under the ‘invisible coffee’ initiative.
They are then given a voucher to place on the free coffee board, leaving a positive handwritten message for someone to collect.
People from within the local community will be encouraged to access the board, take a voucher, and exchange it for a hot beverage at one of the University’s catering outlets.
Professor James Miller, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said: “The initiative is a small yet impactful way to help others – especially during what is a challenging time financially for many people – and could make a real difference to someone’s day.”
The latest initiative comes after the University announced that it would be offering students free breakfasts every weekday to help them fuel up for their studies, in a move to support them with the rising cost of living.
