East Devon District Council grant to Community Waffle House

The Community Waffle House in Axminster has benefitted from a £500 grant, awarded by East Devon District Council.

The house is more than just a café; it’s a bustling hub aimed at combatting isolation through social interactions, good food and by hosting community groups.

An East Devon District Council spokesperson said: "With the space becoming more popular, the team at the Community Waffle House were on the hunt for new ways to spruce up the place.

"That’s where we were able to help.

"We awarded the Waffle House a Small Community Grant of £500 which was put towards the purchase of second-hand or re-purposed furniture to replace their old furniture.

"We’ve been in touch with the team a year later to check in on the community space.

"We are delighted to report that both the business and community systems are stronger than ever before.

"The Waffle House is now the venue for over 30 regular groups and clubs as well as the host of over 40 professionals each week in the work-space area.

"They’ve even opened a second space in Seaton!"

The spokesperson added: "Our Small Community Grants are all about supporting and giving back to our local community and the Waffle House is an example of just that.

"If you’re ever in or around Axminster or Seaton, please pop in and show your support – and if you haven’t tried their waffles yet, you must!"

Serving breakfast, hot drinks and sweet treats, the café, which can accommodate up to 65 people, also doubles as a community space.

It hosts mental health and homelessness support groups among others.

It provides also a community hot desking area for remote workers.

The not-for-profit café makes its own Belgian waffles from scratch every day and has two types to choose from: Liege and Brussels.

Liege waffles have a rich, naturally sweet taste and are made from dough, while Brussels waffles are lighter and crisper and are made from batter.