Celebrating Community Success: One Year Anniversary Of The Beehive Coffee Shop
The Beehive Coffee Shop, based in Bishop Auckland is celebrating its first anniversary, after opening the doors in May 2025.
Ranked number one by popular review site, TripAdvisor, the Beehive is an affordable rival to big-chain coffee stores in the town. Offering freshly made food and drinks, the Coffee Shop has seen record success in its first year, with profits generated directly donated to the neighbouring Angel Trust Charity.
After just 12 months, the Beehive’s profits have helped some 1100 people locally with vital services including Foodbanks, Counselling and Housing support, which is all offered by the Angel Trust to people in need across County Durham.
Employing local staff and volunteers, the Beehive is slowly becoming a pillar of the Bishop Auckland community. Volunteers include catering students from local colleges and members of the public, who are keen to learn new skills and give back to their community.
With freshly made sandwiches, cakes and bakes filling its counters, the Beehive attracts thousands of customers each week, with some loyal fans commuting over an hour to visit. The Coffee Shop also acts as a hub for local groups, with a monthly book club and veterans club visiting every week. An expert chef produces weekly special meals, utilising fresh ingredients grown locally.
The Beehive has also recently expanded its services, offering bespoke catering packages, private hire and a takeaway menu to meet the demands of busy customers.
Judith Ballan, Beehive Coffee Shop manager spoke on its success, saying, “I am so proud of the Beehive team and the wider Angel Trust charity for their help and support over the last 12 months. I would also like to thank our loyal customers for visiting us and providing reviews, making us the most popular venue in town, something which I am incredibly proud of. Seeing clients attending counselling sessions and picking up food parcels is so rewarding, it’s great to know that our Coffee Shop is making such a difference in the community.”
The Beehive Coffee Shop is open 9-3, Monday-Saturday and resides at Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JN. The Coffee Shop offers dine-in and takeaway services, as well as private hire and external catering
