This month’s blog is written by Banstead Pantry Steering Group member, Sharon. Pantry Steering groups are made up of volunteers and members who work together to shape the development of Pantries. Photo: volunteers at Banstead Pantry When I was asked if I would like to the join the Banstead Pantry Steering Committee, there was no …
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Caballo Lounge: Serving the Community
We’re delighted that Caballo Lounge in Epsom has deepened its commitment to supporting the local community by signing the End Poverty Pledge. Championed by Good Company, the End Poverty Pledge is a commitment local businesses, service providers and individuals can make to do what they can locally to reduce poverty and improve the lives of …
Involvement grows confidence
Racheal is a member of the Epsom Pantry Steering Group. In this blog she talks about how her confidence has grown through her involvement in helping to shape what we do. Hi, my name’s Racheal. I’m a Mum to 3 children and I’ve been happily married to my husband for 14 years. When I joined …
Finding strength in community
Alison was a community commissioner on the East Surrey Poverty Truth Commission and part of the Mental Health working group. In this blog she talks about how we can all play a part in building a better community. When I first joined the East Surrey Poverty Truth Commission (PTC), I didn’t really know what it …
How Lived Experience is Reshaping Relationships Education
Charlotte (pictured above far left) was a community commissioner on the East Surrey Poverty Truth Commission and was part of the Domestic Abuse working group. In this blog, she talks about why the recommendation was made to deliver Health Relationships education in schools and her experiences of being trained as a facilitator and beginning to …
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Cultivating Trust
Community Commissioner Yssy (pictured above in the pink coat) writes about her involvement with the Poverty Truth Network’s initiative: Cultivating Trust, which seeks to build relationships between people who know the struggle against poverty firsthand and those with institutional access and power. A couple of weeks ago Yssy met with a group of commissioners from …
NEW Banstead Pantry Impact Report
Banstead Pantry Manager Ashley (pictured left) writes about the findings from our latest impact report: Banstead Pantry opened on Banstead High Street in October 2024. Run by charity Good Company in partnership with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Raven Housing Association, we are a community hub and food shop providing a low-cost alternative to …
Volunteers Week 2025
Operations Manager, Dafne writes: This week is Volunteers Week and we’re celebrating the incredible contribution over 300 volunteers make to Good Company’s mission and vision. We asked 3 of our volunteers to write about what they do and why they do it, we hope you find their words inspiring. We are so incredibly grateful for …
The Great Get Together
Good Company (Surrey) are hosting a FREE community event for all the family. This is part of a network of events around the country called The Great Get Together inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us. Jo Sherring, Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network Lead writes We …
Giving up? Or just giving?
‘What are you giving up for Lent?’ This might be a question you have heard many times over the years, particularly if you are part of a Christian community. Lent, the 40 day period leading up to Easter, begins this Wednesday, right after the much loved national ‘Pancake Day’, our yearly excuse to consume pancakes, …