Not 'poor enough': Do people use London's pay-it-forward schemes?
The schemes are in place to help people who are struggling with the cost of living.
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Notable Quotes
"If these things didn't exist, you'd be outside of society. A cup of coffee on my current benefits is more than what I get on my daily allowance."
— Paul Atherton , Activist
"It's better than no coffee. But it's not really solving the structural problem. It's a sign of kindness."
— Prof Joan Costa-i-Font , Academic
"It's just there for you to feel comfortable enough to take a book home with you."
— Danielle Moylan , Executive
Key People
Manager of Host Cafe, which runs a suspended coffee scheme.
Owner of Lala Books, an independent bookshop operating a pay-it-forward scheme.
A filmmaker, author, and social campaigner who has been dealing with homelessness for 17 years.
An economist at the London School of Economics.
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The schemes are in place to help people who are struggling with the cost of living.
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