The Know-How

We’ve worked with Autumna, a free national advice service, to share practical guidance on when a care home might be the right step. From recognising signs to exploring support options, this guest blog is designed to help you feel more informed and confident in your decisions.

Hearing loss is linked to dementia, isolation and poor health. Find out how to protect your hearing, support someone else and access free local services in and around Crowborough.

At Good Company, food is more than just a meal. It is the ritual that brings people together. From fish and chips at Supper Club to cake at Games Club, bacon rolls at the rugby club or a glass of wine on a Saturday, food helps everyone relax, talk and feel at home. Shared meals are the glue that holds our clubs together, served with music, movement and laughter.

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month at Crowborough Rugby Club for Games Club. A friendly mix of movement, connection and good company. From walking rugby to table tennis, there is something for everyone.

In July, Head of Training Sue Hinds spent two days with our team, carers and volunteers. From hands-on activities to lightbulb moments, her sessions showed how person centred training can be both practical and welcoming. Sue shares why she loves coming back, what makes the learning work for everyone, and how we keep improving together.

This annual fundraiser supports The Good Company People and brings together players, spectators and volunteers for a relaxed summer get-together. Expect a friendly match, BBQ, raffle and a chance to hear how you can help us reach our Big Give pledge target.

We’re getting ready for the Big Give. If you can pledge £100 now (to give at Christmas), it could help us double donations and keep Good Company going strong next year. No money now, just a promise. Make a pledge.

If you or someone close to you has had a dementia diagnosis, this free guide is full of simple, trusted ideas to help you live well. It covers everything from food and movement to mood and planning ahead. You can read it online or ask us for a copy.

One of our members shares what it’s really like to take a driving assessment after a dementia diagnosis, with tips, reassurance and insights from their experience with Southeast DriveAbility.

When our CEO turned up in jeans to a formal lunch hosted by The Pickwick Bicycle Club, she quickly realised this was no ordinary fundraiser. With bowler hats, Dickensian aliases and penny farthings in tow, the world’s oldest cycling club raised an incredible £3,210 for The Good Company People. It was a great reminder that support can come from the most unexpected places.

Join artist and Good Company Host Gabriel Knollys for a day of painting, home-cooked lunch and lively conversation in Rotherfield. Art Club is one of our specialist paid clubs with weekly sessions for older adults who want to create, connect and enjoy time together. Two free tasters available.

We’re so grateful to Pine Grove Pictures for their recent £300 donation, raised through a community screening of Walk the Line. The event brought people together for a brilliant evening of film, fun and fundraising — with The Good Company People chosen as one of three local charities to benefit. It’s a perfect example of how community cinema can do so much more than show a great film.