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News and Updates
This is where we share news and updates from across The Good Company People. It includes stories from our clubs, fundraising and community activity, special events and what we have been working on behind the scenes.
If you want to find out more about our Good Company HQ in Crowborough, you can do that here.
If you are looking for practical guidance and support, you may find our Know-How articles helpful.



Crowhurst Short Mat Bowls Club raises £500 for our HQ
A joyful afternoon at Crowhurst Short Mat Bowls Club saw twenty teams compete, £500 raised for Crowborough HQ, and a generous donation of a bathroom for the new space.
7 days ago1 min read


Shaping the Future of Good Company: A Reflection from Dr Delia Pop
Dr Delia Pop, co founder of The Good Company People, reflects on the thinking behind Good Company, why dignity, connection and prevention matter as we age, and how the organisation is building a model that supports people to stay connected, confident and involved in their communities.
Dec 31, 20255 min read


Looking for a meaningful role this coming year?
Looking for a meaningful role this year?
Good Company is recruiting for new community and fundraising roles and welcoming volunteers who care about connection, kindness and community. Applications close 12 January.
Dec 30, 20252 min read


For every £1 spent, 94p goes straight to our community
For every £1 we spend at Good Company, 94p goes straight into practical support for older adults, carers and people living with dementia. In a tough funding climate, we are deeply grateful to the funders, donors and members who made this year possible.
Dec 29, 20254 min read


ITV's This Morning Visits Good Company
Last Wednesday ITV’s This Morning and present Sian Welby visited Good Company to film our Snooker and Games Clubs. The segment will air when Richard Osman next appears on the sofa, and we are already hearing from people who want to understand how our approach could work where they live.
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Volunteers at the Heart of Good Company
Thank you to the Headley Trust for supporting our programme for the next three years. Their focus on strengthening communities and widening opportunities for older people is closely aligned with everything we do at Good Company.
Oct 30, 20253 min read


Can You Help Bring Good Company to Ticehurst?
We’re starting a new Monday Company Club in Ticehurst for older adults and carers who enjoy good conversation, tea, and trying new things together. From flower arranging to music and laughter, our clubs are about feeling part of something. We’re looking for local volunteers to help host, drive, or share a skill. You don’t need experience - just kindness, curiosity, and a few hours to give each month.
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Supporting the Training of Our Future Doctors
A Good Company couple share their experience of joining Time for Dementia, an Alzheimer’s Society programme that pairs medical students with families affected by dementia. The visits give students real insight into daily life with the condition and help shape a more compassionate generation of healthcare professionals.
Oct 14, 20252 min read


A Working Lunch with Good Company
Our Lunch and Learn sessions give staff the chance to pause, share stories and pick up simple, practical advice about ageing, dementia and caring. Lucy leads each session with lived experience and real voices from our community, which makes them honest, human and full of insight. Recent sessions at Aspen, Wedlake Bell and Buzzacott showed how powerful these conversations can be. Could your workplace be next?
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Good Company: More than a Community Group
We bring people together in ordinary places like pubs and cafés to share food, conversation and activities that make life feel lighter. Carers find support, friendships grow, and everyone is welcomed as they are. Behind the scenes, our volunteers and hosts pay attention to the little details that make each gathering inclusive and joyful. As musician and host Paul Dixon says, “I am just astonished by the whole thing. It is just incredible, all through the power of people.”
Sep 21, 20253 min read
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