Here we share stories from people with lived experience of poverty. If you think you can help us in our mission to end poverty in our community head over here
Community Commissioner Charlotte writes: I joined the Poverty Truth Commission (PTC) quite late due to my work shifts clashing with our meetings. If Sarah (PTC Community Engagement Coordinator) hadn’t persisted,
It all started around this time last year when my Foodbank key worker Heidi asked if I would be interested in attending a forum at Leatherhead Community Hub. This was
Alison, one of our community commissioners, shares her thoughts on the importance of mental health support for anyone experiencing poverty. I moved to Epsom in 2017 from Zimbabwe where
Charmaine, one of our Community Commissioners reflects on what the Poverty Truth Commission means to her and why we need to talk to bring about change. The PTC is important
Ben, one of our Community Commissioners had to leave his job after suffering from ill health. Here is his story, in his own words. What I struggled with most was coming
Community Commissioner, Morine (pictured here far left at the PTC launch) reflects on her mental health journey My experience of mental health issues began in very early childhood with a
Good Company recently launched the second East Surrey Poverty Truth Commission (PTC), which brings together a group of 15 Community Commissioners with lived experience of using the Foodbank or Pantry
“This has taken a huge weight off my shoulders, not having to worry about bailiffs on the door. That’s probably 80% of the reason that I’m where I am now.”
“I didn’t realise there was so much more help that you offer… I started chatting to Penny and she offered help with [my eldest son’s] PIP claim. I wouldn’t have
Our mission is to see a community free from poverty, where everyone can afford life’s essentials.
