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About Us
Bringing Laughter, Purpose and Togetherness
At Companion Grove, we believe that a cup of tea tastes better when shared. Based in the heart of Staffordshire, we are a small, dedicated team on a mission to bring color, laughter, and a steady arm back into the lives of those who might be feeling a bit quiet. We aren't just a service; we’re your local link to a life full of connection.
We believe everyone deserves to experience the warmth of connection and the joy of community.
Our Mission
Bringing Laughter, Purpose, and Togetherness
Our mission is simple. We want to end loneliness by helping people make real friends, one chat at a time.
We believe everyone deserves to feel cared for and heard. No matter your age or your situation, you are a valued part of our community.
Support our Mission
Your kindness helps us keep our doors open and ensures that support is always available for those who need it most. If you would like to help us reach more people, please consider making a small donation today.
The Heart of What We Do
Creating Connection: We focus on heartfelt, one-to-one friendship to ensure no one in our community feels alone.
Restoring Purpose: We help you rediscover the things you love, turning quiet moments into meaningful experiences.
Building Community: We treat every person we meet as an essential part of our local Staffordshire family.
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Mission
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Through our supportive companionship, engaging activities, and community outings, we strive to:
Combat Loneliness
By offering one-to-one support and group interactions, we create opportunities for genuine friendships and meaningful connections.
Promote
Well-being
Our diverse range of activities is designed to support mental, emotional, and physical health, encouraging active participation and a positive outlook.
Foster
Community
We build a welcoming space where everyone feels included and part of something special, celebrating shared experiences and creating lasting memories.
Our surplus funds offers subsidies for those who may not otherwise afford
Our Promise to You
We use our extra funds to help lower the costs for our activities. This ensures everyone can join in, regardless of their budget. We want to make sure life stays bright and busy for every older adult in Staffordshire.
How We Help
Lower prices for those who need a little extra help.
More events in more places across our county.
Friendly support that focuses on what matters to you.
Over
20%
of older adults in Staffordshire feel long periods of loneliness*
*Staffordshire Health And Wellbeing Board via Public Health Outcomes Framwork
With nearly
44,800
Lone pensioner households in Staffordshire, potential of large scale loneliness & isolation.
*DPH Annual Report
In England
1 in 5
older adults develop depression within a year due to loneliness
*National Institute for Health and Care Research (Septmeber 2021)
Our Commitment to our Community
Targeting Loneliness
Companion Grove CIC is specifically established to benefit adults aged 65 and over in Staffordshire who are experiencing social isolation, loneliness, or barriers to community engagement. This includes individuals who may have limited access to social opportunities due to age, disability, health conditions, or personal circumstances. We aim to support them by providing inclusive companionship, group outings, community day centre facilities, and meaningful activities designed to improve wellbeing, build connections, and enhance their quality of life
The Staffordshire County Council's Older People Adult Social Care Commissioning Strategy for 2024-2029 highlights key needs of older people in Staffordshire, including the expected growth in the age 65+ population by 18% in the next ten years, and a significant number of people aged 65-74 reporting feelings of loneliness. The strategy also emphasizes the importance of older people staying connected to friends and the local community. Our services directly address these critical needs.
Our Funding Model: Sustaining Community Benefit
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), Companion Grove CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise. This means that any surplus we generate is used to further our company's activities and to benefit the community we serve. We achieve this by reinvesting in the development of our services, subsidising activities for those who may not otherwise afford to participate, and improving access to our facilities and events.
To ensure the sustainability and growth of our valuable community services, Companion Grove CIC offers paid services.
This approach allows us to generate a stable funding stream that directly supports our mission. By providing high-quality, person-centred services, we can cover our operational costs and crucially, expand our reach to more older adults in Staffordshire, ensuring that our vital companionship and support are accessible to those who need it most. This commercial activity directly enables and enhances our community benefit.
2025
Founded
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