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About us
The Good Company People is a group of carers, community members, volunteers and people with lived experience of ageing and dementia. We are here because we believe growing older should not mean becoming invisible.
Everything we do is shaped by real life. It started with Lucy and her mum Hazel. Their experience helped create a new kind of support that feels human and familiar. Since then, many others have helped shape what Good Company means. Whether you bring skills, experience, a listening ear or a friendly face, there is space for you here.
These are the people behind the scenes and the people at the heart of it.
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Our Co-founders
The Good Company People was co-founded by Lucy Buck, Delia Pop and Hazel Buck. Each brought their own experience and insight, shaped by life, care and community. Together they helped create a new kind of support for people growing older and those who care for them.
Lucy is our CEO and a daughter who cared for her mum Hazel after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia. Her experience of supporting Hazel through a system that often felt clinical, disconnected or too late led to the idea that support could be different - more human, more flexible, and rooted in everyday life.
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Hazel Buck
(1950 - 2024)
Hazel was the heart of it all. She was the first member of Good Company and the reason it began. Sharp, independent and full of warmth, Hazel showed what it meant to keep being yourself even in the face of change. Her values and spirit continue to guide everything we do.
Delia Pop
Delia helped shape the founding vision of Good Company. With a long-standing commitment to dignity, community and care, she brings her skills and insight to help build a model that is relational, person-led and grounded in real experience.
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Powered by people
Nothing we do would be possible without real people. The members who show up, the volunteers who offer their time, the LEAP panel who keep us honest, and the team who bring it all together.
Our work is built on relationships. It grows through cups of tea, honest chats, quiet encouragement and shared understanding. Most of the people involved in Good Company have lived experience of caring, ageing, or finding their way through change. That’s what keeps us grounded in real life, not services or systems.
We believe support should feel familiar, not formal. And that the best ideas come from people who’ve been there.
Our team
The people you see at our Clubs, Circles and Pop-Ins are at the heart of Good Company. From helping someone through the door to sitting down for a chat, everything they do is shaped by care, connection and curiosity.
We are a small team of hosts, concierges and coordinators who listen, support and build relationships that last. Many bring their own experience of ageing or caring, and all are here to make support feel human.
Whether running a club or helping behind the scenes, our team is here to help people feel more at home in their lives.
Jacqueline Molineaux
Head of Programmes
Lou Coe
Operations Lead
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Gabriel Knollys
Specialist Host
Emma Collie
Club Lead
Kirsty Stephenson
Fundraising & Comms
Deborah Davis
Team Support Co-ordinator
Jane Lee
Concierge
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Martin Warmington
Community Fundraising Lead
Helena Furness
Specialist Host
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Sue Hinds
Dementia Specialist
Special advisors
Alongside our day to day team, we are supported by a small group of Special Advisors who bring wisdom, insight and a wider view of the world around us. They understand the realities of ageing, caring and community life, and they help us think clearly about what people need.
Our advisors guide our plans, challenge our assumptions and make sure we stay grounded in real experience. They support Good Company to grow with care and confidence, while keeping our values at the centre of every decision.
We are deeply grateful for their time, encouragement and belief in what we are building together.
Nick Warran Smith
Finance & Accounting
Deborah Green
Brand & Design
Prof. Naji Tabet
Dementia & Psychology
Catherine Wood
HR
The Board
Our Board of Trustees helps guide and protect the work of Good Company. They bring professional insight, personal experience and a shared belief that support should be human, not clinical.
We are proud to have a Board that understands the emotional and practical reality of growing older, caring for someone, or feeling unsure where to turn. Their role is to ask good questions, offer support, and help us grow in a way that stays true to who we are.
From strengthening our team to building a sustainable future, their commitment helps ensure Good Company continues to thrive.
Meet the trustees
James Williams - Chair of Trustees
James brings leadership and lived experience to his role as Chair. After caring for his mum following her dementia diagnosis, he left a global career to focus on connection and community. He now supports The Good Company People to grow with purpose, helping shape a strong and inclusive board for the future.
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Nalini Tarakeshwar
Nalini is Global Head, Corporate Philanthropy and the Standard Chartered Foundation and brings years of experience in global health, education and philanthropy. She has worked in leadership roles at UBS CIFF and Big Win, and taught at Yale and Duke. Nalini helps Good Company stay focused on what works and how we measure it, always with people at the centre.
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Anna Legros
Anna brings creative thinking and marketing know-how to the board. With a background in global brand strategy, innovation and digital transformation, she helps us think big while staying grounded in people’s real experiences. Her focus is always on making things clearer, better and more human.
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Bernie Brooks
Bernie brings deep experience in leadership and public service. He has worked with the NHS, local councils and national government to help teams lead with clarity and purpose. At Good Company, Bernie supports our board to grow in the right way and stay grounded in what matters. He is passionate about the Arts.
Kevin Hewitt
Kevin brings a commercial edge and big-picture thinking to the board. He has helped global organisations like Microsoft and News Corp turn emerging technology into real-world impact. He now supports Good Company to grow sustainably. He is passionate about inclusion and innovation.
Duncan Green
Duncan brings a calm and experienced voice to the board. With a background in risk and compliance, he has spent over 20 years helping businesses work responsibly and stay people-focused, even in complex environments. Now semi-retired, Duncan supports Good Company to grow with care and integrity.
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Sue Rooke
Sue has been with us since the very beginning and brings deep experience in charity operations and finance. She has spent over 20 years as Director of Resources at Hope and Homes for Children, helping to build strong foundations behind the scenes. At Good Company, Sue keeps us steady and focused.
Hannah Bryant
Hannah helps small organisations grow through smart strategy and public funding. She has supported over 100 businesses to win government contracts and grants, and brings this experience to help Good Company build a strong and sustainable future. Her practical, people-first approach are a perfect fit.
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The Good Company People is made possible by funding from the following trusted partners:
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