Charity Number: 1197493

Charity Number: 1197493

Banstead Pantry ‘a huge asset to all members’

Ashley, Banstead Pantry Manager, writes about our most recent Pantry Impact report We’re pleased to share Banstead Pantry’s latest Impact Report, which highlights the difference it has made to members since the Pantry opened its doors on Banstead High Street 18 months ago. To see how our members are faring, we conducted a follow-up survey modelled …

Speaking up for ‘people like me’

In this month’s blog we hear insights from a member of the Public Involvement Panel who is part of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) The artwork pictured was drawn by one of the panel members.  What is HDRC Surrey?  HDRC Surrey aims to make Surrey a healthier place by strengthening how local government uses …

No one left behind

Pictured above: Jonathan Lees, Managing Director of Good Company with Mark Nuti, SCC Cabinet member for Health and Communities and Co-chair of Surrey’s Health and Wellbeing Board. Good Company are delighted to share that Surrey County Council have published the Surrey Health and Well-being Board/Surrey Integrated Care Partnership approved Foundation Framework for a Whole System …

A place where you can be yourself

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …