River Coffee Roasters training The Boaz Project members

The training is taking place at The Boaz Project in Sutton Scotney through a partnership with Alresford-based River Coffee Roasters, which is supporting the scheme with hands-on workshops and a donated espresso machine.

River Coffee founder Will Harrigan with Boaz members. (Image: The Boaz Project)

Emily-Kate Stuart, of River Coffee Roasters, said: "This is the second year of our local charity partnership with Boaz.

"We were looking for innovative ways to keep working together, so came up with the idea of supplying a dedicated coffee machine and teaching members the skills to use it."

The training covers every stage of coffee making, from understanding bean origins to operating the machine, steaming milk and serving drinks.

Members who complete the course will receive a certificate recognising their achievement.

Boaz member Tom has enjoyed the experience.

He said: "I definitely want to be a barista. My favourite coffee is flat white, extra hot."

Boaz manager Stuart Palmer said the course is about more than just learning.

He said: "Watching members master new skills and gain confidence has been fantastic.

"Whether they're steaming milk or serving drinks, they're proving what they can achieve. And the coffee is great."