A community organisation which founded a coffee shop in Southport to provide training employment opportunities for people who may be struggling with confidence, mental health or neurodiversity has won the Sefton Business In The Community Of The Year Award sponsored by In Demand Radio.
Maz Langshaw and her team from My Mind Matters CIC, who run The Old Bakehouse coffee shop on the corner of Zetland Street and Manchester Road in Southport, won their accolade at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand in Southport.
They were presented with their trophy by Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns, on a glittering night which honoured local heroes from across the borough across 13 categories.
Maz Langshaw, founder of My Mind Matters CIC, said:
“Most organisations only take on volunteers who already have confidence, experience, or stability. We do the opposite.
“The Old Bakehouse coffee shop opens doors to people who are rebuilding confidence, navigating mental health or neurodiversity, need structure, purpose, or a gentle re‑entry into community life.
“We provide the opportunity our volunteers have never been given a chance elsewhere.