Frank grew up in a small town community plagued by unemployment, drugs, violence, crime and suicide. Caught up in a gang at an early age, substance misuse and a revolving door of prison sentences followed, leaving Frank with a sense of no hope and no future. Eventually, breakthrough came through rehabilitation and finding faith in God. Frank has since overcome addiction and has applied himself diligently to learning new skills. Here at Glesga Roaster, Frank loves roasting coffee - a skill he finds hugely fulfilling and rewarding.

In Geoff’s past, relationship breakdown led to a problem with drink. This further led to isolation, loneliness and low mood. Through several church projects, Geoff found the support and encouragement he needed to walk the road to recovery. He has regained confidence, has been restored to good health, has grown in his faith and has developed new skills. At Glesga’ Roasters, Geoff enjoys weighing, grinding and packaging our coffee. His desire is to help other people, and his dream is to work in a coffee shop.

After experiencing childhood trauma, Peter battled addiction and alcohol dependence. Hope and purpose came through faith in God, family and vocation. Peter now works for Comfort International, a key partner of Glesga Roasters, and is excited about how coffee roasting is contributing to the future of those in need of a fresh batch of hope, here in Scotland and in Rwanda.