Co-Founder, Redemption Roasters London, UK www.redemptionroasters.com/ Ted is one of the founders of Redemption Roasters , founded in 2016. They support young offenders to successfully reintegrate into society through professional-level barista training and job opportunities. Redemption Roasters…

Founder, Greater Change Oxford, UK www.greaterchange.co.uk/ Alex McCallion is founder of Greater Change, a mobile donation platform for the homeless, a social enterprise which helps people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Greater Change matches donations to an individual’s specific…

Three weeks on from TRVST Dinner (previously The Atmosphere Foundation) on 21st July, I felt it was time to say a few words about the event and the reverberations which have followed. This initiative has always been something of immense personal importance, we kicked off in September 2015 with our…

Men in dark suits. Sounds like a Men-in-Black movie convention. In some instances I wish that were the case. No, this is typically the majority of the attendees at “work-related” drinks parties that I have attended in London over the years. I suppose that is not to be unexpected given that I am a…

How can you turn 1 penny into £5 million? How can women’s typical risk-aversion be a strength? What actually are cryptocurrencies? These were just some of the questions explored in last night’s ‘Women and Wealth’ event with Roz Thornton and Tehmina Zaman to a packed audience of entrepreneurial,…

Approximately one third of food produced for human consumption each year is lost or wasted. That’s an extraordinary stat isn’t it - so we love any initiative looking to challenge it. One such company is Refettorio Gastromotiva, a swanky Rio de Janeiro restaurant for homeless people . Opened in…

TRVST Jun 17 Our Atmosphere now contains the highest levels of C02 ever. We know the threat of climate change is very real. We must all share the responsibility

Just this past weekend The Big Lunch events took place across the UK. This is a fantastic initiative from Eden Projects which aims to bring people together to eat good food! Research from Eden shows that as a society we don’t engage with our local neighbours as much as we used to. Many of us might…

South Korea’s food waste reduction plans are pretty inspiring. Starting with an eco-friendly urban farm last year, they’ve now developed a system which turns food waste into fertiliser. It’s such a simple concept, yet even seemingly simple concepts need great people to push ideas through to…

We’ve found some great tips here on how to save energy and money in your own home. Many are incredibly simple - for example, you probably already know that LED lights use less energy, but did you know that they are 25% - 30% more energy efficient than traditional lightbulbs, and last 15-25 times…

On Thursday 28th June, Valentina spoke to a packed room of business women on ‘The Future of Social Impact – Breaking barriers, Blockchain for Good, and Driving Collaboration on Sustainability’. It was a fantastic topic to share with such like-minded and equally enthusiastic women! To paraphrase…

Approximately one third of food produced for human consumption each year is lost or wasted. That’s an extraordinary stat isn’t it - so we love any initiative looking to challenge it. One such company is Refettorio Gastromotiva, a swanky Rio de Janeiro restaurant for homeless people . Opened in…

By Team TRVST Dear Readers Welcome to 2019 and wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year. I think we can still say that on 30th of January! With the new year we find ourselves at TRVST towers full of energy and excitement about what the next 12 months have in store as we roll out our…

How can you turn 1 penny into £5 million? How can women’s typical risk-aversion be a strength? What actually are cryptocurrencies? These were just some of the questions explored in last night’s ‘Women and Wealth’ event with Roz Thornton and Tehmina Zaman to a packed audience of entrepreneurial,…

By Christopher Hodson I contribute £2 to WaterAid by direct debit. I have been doing this for some years and the trigger came about when I was looking into desalination technologies, given that scarcity of fresh water is one of the greatest threats that mankind faces. Every month £2 leaves my…

By Ben Hart Back in July the Atmosphere Foundation hosted a sublime evening convening our network around purpose and inspiration. We’re now called TRVST and we’ve been working hard over the summer to firm up our plans to create real impact. Join us at the wonderful October Gallery in Clerkenwell for…

We have a vision of a sustainable future that is transformative, inclusive and authentic. We believe in a world where everyone’s ideas and actions are valued, no matter where they’re from or where they’re heading. We’ve kept alive the values that TRVST was founded upon back in 2016. We believe our…

By Ben Hart I like change. It keeps us moving, growing and learning. We’ve certainly seen tons of it my adult life time. Yet at the moment a bunch of change feels far less than positive. Reporting on the record growth of FeverTree following a £103m payout the Guardian recently noted “We’re sipping…

Changes towards a circular economy are likely to be demand led- the more citizens and businesses demand more and better products made from recycled materials or products with a transparent, eco-friendly supply chain, more producers will take notice and create products. One of the major issues in…

By asking for non plastic straws when eating out you can make a small but high impact difference to the amount of plastic waste we create. Most of us love a plastic straw, an ever-present accompaniment to our glass of coke, orange juice, cocktails or other cold drink. Throughout our long history…

There are very few certainties in life, but one thing is a shoo-in. The workplace won’t be the same in five years’ time. Or even two years’ time. We’ve already settled in to new ways of working, collaborating remotely with virtual teams around the globe to deliver projects. Who knows where it will…

Given the amount of technology devoted to various forms of communication, it’s curious how little attention we pay to just listening . In fact, we’re rubbish at it. Research carried out by Michigan State University, and cited by the Harvard Business Review , found that the average listener remembers…

Community events can be a great way for neighbourhoods to get together, to get to know new residents, or support a local cause. Volunteering at community events can be a great way for young people to learn new skills, take responsibility and contribute to their community. There’s likely to be…

Do you ever give much thought about what country your food has come from, or how far it has travelled to land on your plate? The website food miles is great for really hitting home just how many miles your produce has travelled. For example, an avocado bought in the UK might come from Peru, meaning…

Vaccination programmes are run in most countries worldwide. Vaccines are often given to young people and during childhood. Many of the world’s greatest killers such a measles, polio, tetanus and tuberculosis can be prevented easily with a vaccination. You can support a vaccination programme in areas…

Exercising with friends and colleagues can be a great way to get fit and have a great time whilst you’re at it! Benefits of starting or joining a fitness club are: Mutual support - Someone to celebrate with when you reach a new personal best and encouragement when you need. Advice for experts - It’s…

‘Ask the question 'how are you?’ and mean it. Genuinely ask how someone is and be prepared to have a conversation with them if they are not Fine / Ok / Good / Alright. This is basic human connection’ - Rob,Stephenson, Founder of Inside Out As Rob says, everyone has mental health and normalising the…

We all have the ability to help mitigate climate change. One major way can be eating less meat and animal products - it’s estimated that livestock farming is responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse emissions , that’s largest than the total emissions of all the world’s transport. Food production…

‘Becoming a mentor to a young people is a great way to make a difference. You have advice you can share and help set a young person on the right path.’ - Victoria, Iconic Steps Mentoring a young person can be a very rewarding experience and can make a world of difference to a young person. Mentoring…

At BioSure, we believe the best tool we have in the fight against HIV is to get people talking; breaking down barriers and educating them about what living with HIV means today. HIV is completely treatable and yet remains the biggest global killer of women of childbearing age and the second biggest…

Solar panels can be install on roofs and other outside surfaces to generate electricity and heat by capturing sunlight. Most solar panels will still generate energy on a cloudy day. Installing solar panels on your roof can bring many benefits: It is better for the environment- solar power doesn’t…

Car shares can be a great way to reduce the number of cars on the roads, reduce congestion and reduce air pollution. Car emissions are a major contributor to air pollution- On the day of the London Marathon 2018, which forced many roads in the centre of London to be closed, air pollution fell by…

Many local homeless shelters rely on volunteers to provide services, for example: Providing food - You might help by donating food to a local centre, collect local food from local businesses that donate unsold food at the end of the day, help prepare food for homeless guests or serve food. Providing…

Water bottles and reuseable coffee cups now come in all shapes and sizes! Here’s a couple of our favourites in the UK and in Australia . If you have favourite brand, write us a reply at the bottom of this page. There’s lots of choices of reusable cups for events too. Glasgow Coffee Festival banned…