We need to talk about the hard stuff
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
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
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
“It was a very stressful time, but I felt very supported….I knew if I was struggling, then I could call my friends or my mum, talk to ESDAS, or I
Our mission is to see a community free from poverty, where everyone can afford life’s essentials.
