George Clooney has paid a visit to Edinburgh, to meet workers at a cafe that helps the homeless.
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The Hollywood actor stopped by the Edinburgh branch of Social Bite, a chain of sandwich shops where one in four members of staff used to live on the streets.
George Clooney was greeted by hoards of fans as he arrived at Social Bite
The cafe chain donate all their profits to charity, and also operate a scheme where customers can by a hot drink or food for a homeless person.
Social Bite founder Josh Littlejohn invited George to the cafe, and said: “The staff are unbelievably excited about George's visit.
"He's one of the most famous people on the planet and we are looking forward to introducing him to the Social Bite concept."
George Clooney visit to Scotland
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Hollywood icon and humanitarian George Clooney arrived in Scotland today and visited a social enterprise sandwich shop that trains, employs and feeds local homeless people. Staff at Social Bite, which gives 100% of its profits to charity, recruits a quarter of its staff from homeless backgrounds, and runs a ‘suspended’ service where customers can pre-pay food for homeless people to claim later, welcomed Mr Clooney to their Rose Street shop in Edinburgh city centre. Whilst in the shop, the award-winning actor and director handed over a donation to buy local homeless people lunch, as well as tucking into a sandwich himself. Josh Littlejohn, the social entrepreneur who co-founded Social Bite, said: “George is an incredible guy, someone who has achieved real global fame but thinks nothing of visiting a local sandwich shop to chat to the workers and discuss the issue of homelessness. “He was delighted to spend time with some of our formerly homeless staff and hear the stories of how they have transformed their lives through full-time work. The fact that he not only sampled the food himself, but also pre-paid meals for homeless people to claim later made it extra special.”
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Hollywood icon and humanitarian George Clooney arrived in Scotland today and visited a social enterprise sandwich shop that trains, employs and feeds local homeless people. Staff at Social Bite, which gives 100% of its profits to charity, recruits a quarter of its staff from homeless backgrounds, and runs a ‘suspended’ service where customers can pre-pay food for homeless people to claim later, welcomed Mr Clooney to their Rose Street shop in Edinburgh city centre. Whilst in the shop, the award-winning actor and director handed over a donation to buy local homeless people lunch, as well as tucking into a sandwich himself. Josh Littlejohn, the social entrepreneur who co-founded Social Bite, said: “George is an incredible guy, someone who has achieved real global fame but thinks nothing of visiting a local sandwich shop to chat to the workers and discuss the issue of homelessness. “He was delighted to spend time with some of our formerly homeless staff and hear the stories of how they have transformed their lives through full-time work. The fact that he not only sampled the food himself, but also pre-paid meals for homeless people to claim later made it extra special.”
George Clooney Visits 'Social Bite'(03 of18)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Actor George Clooney (C) poses with former homeless staff members during a visit to Social Bite sandwich shop on November 12, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff Holmes/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Holmes via Getty Images)
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Frame PR handout photo of George Clooney meeting owner Josh Littlejohn as he visits Social Bite, a cafe in Edinburgh which helps the homeless. (credit:Jeff Holmes/Frame PR/PA Wire)
George Clooney Visits 'Social Bite'(05 of18)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Actor George Clooney (R) during a visit to Social Bite sandwich shop, where he met owner Josh Littlejohn (L) and former homeless staff members on November 12, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff Holmes/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Holmes via Getty Images)
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Frame PR handout photo of George Clooney (second left) meeting co-founders Alice Thompson and Josh Littlejohn as he visits Social Bite, a cafe in Edinburgh which helps the homeless. (credit:Jeff Holmes/Frame PR/PA Wire)
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Hollywood icon and humanitarian George Clooney arrived in Scotland today and visited a social enterprise sandwich shop that trains, employs and feeds local homeless people. Staff at Social Bite, which gives 100% of its profits to charity, recruits a quarter of its staff from homeless backgrounds, and runs a ‘suspended’ service where customers can pre-pay food for homeless people to claim later, welcomed Mr Clooney to their Rose Street shop in Edinburgh city centre. Whilst in the shop, the award-winning actor and director handed over a donation to buy local homeless people lunch, as well as tucking into a sandwich himself. Josh Littlejohn, the social entrepreneur who co-founded Social Bite, said: “George is an incredible guy, someone who has achieved real global fame but thinks nothing of visiting a local sandwich shop to chat to the workers and discuss the issue of homelessness. “He was delighted to spend time with some of our formerly homeless staff and hear the stories of how they have transformed their lives through full-time work. The fact that he not only sampled the food himself, but also pre-paid meals for homeless people to claim later made it extra special.”
George Clooney Visits 'Social Bite'(08 of18)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Actor George Clooney (second left) during a visit to Social Bite sandwich shop, where he met owners Alice Thompson, (second right) Josh Littlejohn (R) and former homeless staff members on November 12, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff Holmes/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Holmes via Getty Images)
George Clooney visit to Scotland(09 of18)
George Clooney is surrounded by media and fans as he arrives at a Social Bite cafe in Edinburgh after accepting an invitation to meet workers at the sandwich shop which helps the homeless. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
George Clooney visit to Scotland(10 of18)
George Clooney is surrounded by media and fans as he arrives at a Social Bite cafe in Edinburgh after accepting an invitation to meet workers at the sandwich shop which helps the homeless. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
George Clooney visit to Scotland(11 of18)
George Clooney is surrounded by media and fans as he arrives at a Social Bite cafe in Edinburgh after accepting an invitation to meet workers at the sandwich shop which helps the homeless. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
George Clooney visit to Scotland(12 of18)
George Clooney is surrounded by media and fans as he arrives at a Social Bite cafe in Edinburgh after accepting an invitation to meet workers at the sandwich shop which helps the homeless. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
George Clooney visit to Scotland(13 of18)
George Clooney is surrounded by media and fans as he arrives at a Social Bite cafe in Edinburgh after accepting an invitation to meet workers at the sandwich shop which helps the homeless. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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George Clooney visits Social Bite, a charitable organisation to help the homeless. This is George's first visit to Scotland since 1995. (credit:WENN)
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George Clooney visits Social Bite, a charitable organisation to help the homeless. This is George's first visit to Scotland since 1995. (credit:WENN)
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George Clooney visits Social Bite, a charitable organisation to help the homeless. This is George's first visit to Scotland since 1995. (credit:WENN)
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George Clooney visits Social Bite, a charitable organisation to help the homeless. This is George's first visit to Scotland since 1995. (credit:WENN)
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George Clooney visits Social Bite, a charitable organisation to help the homeless. This is George's first visit to Scotland since 1995. (credit:WENN)
As part of his Edinburgh trip, he will then have lunch at a secret location with wedding planner Heather McGowan, who won a competition to meet him.
“I’m looking forward to hearing about his involvement in Social Bite and the work of his charity, Not On Our Watch.
"And being in the wedding business, I’m also really interested to find out how involved he was in planning his wedding to Amal,” she said.
George will then speak at the Scottish Business Awards, where all proceeds from the event, hosted by comedian Rob Brydon, will go towards the Social Bite Fund and Not on Our Watch, a charity co-founded by George and close friends Matt Damon and Brad Pitt.
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