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
We believe that trust and respect are the cornerstones of all meaningful relationships.
Community
We harness the wisdom, experience, and passion of individuals to co-create Good Company experiences.
Always curious
We will never stop exploring and discovering new ways to experience Good Company.
No one size fits all
We will always celebrate the uniqueness of long-lived experiences and we never stereotype.
Everyone welcome
We provide services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
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

Louise Hawley
Quality Assurance Specialist

Delia Pop
Co-Founder

Helena Furness
Specialist Host

Felicity Streatfeild
Co-Founder and Director of Services

Nick Warran-Smith
Finance Advisor

Emma Collie
Concierge

Kate Kilby
Book Keeper
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