Tom, our Participation and Prevention shares what we’ve learnt from our most recent Foodbank client survey: Our latest report, based on a survey of 105 clients, offers a revealing insight into the challenges people face, the support they need and the difference a foodbank can make. There are some encouraging findings. The number of people …
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Living on Universal Credit: What our community told us
Good Company’s vision is a future free from poverty. One of the issues we hear a lot about from our food bank clients and pantry members is how difficult it is for people living on Universal Credit (UC) to make ends meet. We were asked to run a workshop by Trussell, a national charity that supports …
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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 …
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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 …
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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