Our story
When my mum, Hazel, was going through the process of getting a dementia diagnosis, she found it distressing and depressing to be in groups with others who were ‘further along.’ Seeing what her future might hold was overwhelming.
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Hazel wanted to continue living her life doing the things she loved, which is why we created The Good Company People.
We carefully curate experiences based on every person to help to continue to do what they love, in familiar places with people who are in similar situations.
Our approach
“In modern life we so often over complicate things but behind The Good Company People is a perfectly simple (and simply perfect) concept. That time spent with friendly people is good for us.
This is no wild claim; the scientific evidence fully supports it – chatting with friends, building strong supportive relationships, sharing interests and passions all deliver positive emotional, mental and physical health outcomes.”
- Lord Kamlesh Patel of Bradford
Former Chair of Social Work England
Our values
Respect and trust
The foundations that Good Company relationships are built upon.
Community
Harnessing the wisdom, diverse experiences and passion of individuals to co-create Good Company.
Always curious
Always exploring and discovering new ways to bring our mission to life.
No one size fits all
Seeing every individual as unique and supporting them in living the life they choose - for longer.
Everyone welcome
Seeing everyone as unique and showing up with openness, kindness, and having fun.
Our team
To deliver a highly personalised service to meet the individual needs of member we have a blended team comprising of Staff and Volunteers
Lucy Buck
Co-Founder and CEO
Jo Wood
Concierge
Delia Pop
Co-Founder
Helena Furness
Specialist Host
Kate Rouse
Operations Manager
Nick Warran-Smith
Finance Advisor
Emma Collie
Concierge
Lou Coe
Administrator
Our trustees
Our advisers
Our funders
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Our partners
