The Forgiveness Cafe

The Forgiveness Cafe offers a safe, discussion-led space to explore forgiveness and unresolved conflict in working life. Grounded in research and supported by The Forgiveness Project, these in-person sessions invite participants to reflect on workplace hurts such as bullying, exclusion, and betrayal and consider restorative approaches through shared dialogue.

Each session is guided by experienced facilitators and open to all seeking meaningful conversation around healing and work.

The event is led by Dr Owen Abbott (Lecturer in Social Science, Cardiff University) and is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. The Festival is taking place across the UK between 18th October and 8th November 2025.