The Umbrella Centre Cafe

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The Umbrella Centre Cafe

              

The Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre is a cherished local charity, guided by a dedicated group of Trustees who work collaboratively to uphold our charitable aims and maintain financial stability.

 

For over 30 years, our home has been The Umbrella Centre (formerly St Mary’s Parish Hall), a treasured community asset in the heart of Whitstable, leased from the council. Although we benefit from a rent concession, we are largely self-funded through room hire, supplemented occasionally by grant support.

 

Our daily operations are managed by a small, committed team consisting of one full-time and one part-time staff member. The Umbrella Centre Café is a vital part of our mission, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve recently joined the Circular Kitchens Community.

 

This certification reflects our commitment to sustainable, eco-conscious practices—embracing plastic-free, zero-waste, and locally sourced ingredients as part of our journey to make Whitstable greener.

 

Join us at the Umbrella Centre Café, where every visit supports our community initiatives and contributes to a sustainable future for all.
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Opening Times:

Monday 9am – 3pm

Tuesday 9am – 3pm

Wednesday 9am – 3pm

Thursday 9am – 3pm

Friday 9am – 3pm

Saturday – Closed

Sunday – Closed

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Our Sustainability Commitments

One Star

   Replace customer-facing single-use plastics ✅

   Reduce food waste to the minimum. ✅

   Recycle and compost waste. ✅

   Treat staff fairly and support the community. ✅

Two Star

   Track origin and region of supplies. ✅

   Track ecological status of supplies. ✅

   Source products responsibly. ✅

   Be water & energy efficient, and switch to renewable energy where possible. ✅

Three Star

   Increase the local content of all of our inputs over time. ✅

   Increase the organic/ecological status of all of our inputs over time. ✅

   Avoid single use plastics upon delivery. ✅

   Communicate region and eco-status to customers. ✅

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