SUEZ and Surrey County Council jointly operate five Revive re-use shops across Surrey, selling pre-owned items for the home, each year 10% of net profits from the Revive re-use shops, goes into the Community Revive fund and is donated to support local charities.

This year Princess Alice Hospice has been awarded £4,000, from the fund, which will help to fund the facilitation of seven volunteers in the local community who will be matched with residents in need of compassion and conversation.

This project provides people with someone to talk to, share experiences with, and feel supported, helping them to stay connected with the local community. The trained volunteers will also know how to identify potential issues and signpost to relevant support services.

As well as improving the wellbeing of those with life-limiting illnesses and their families, Compassionate Neighbour volunteers often reflect on how the experience is positive for them, with one of the volunteers saying, “I visit a lovely lady, she has family who can’t visit too often, and it’s nice to be there for her; she’s very funny and a joy to be around.”

One community member who is visited regularly by her Compassionate Neighbour said, “I can’t believe her kindness…She’s wonderful, so patient…She couldn’t do any more…I look forward to her coming.”

Gareth Swain, Regional Manager for SUEZ said, “We’re delighted to be able to support such a fantastic organisation that do such important work. The Community Revive Fund is a great way for us to be able to give back to our local communities and I’d encourage other such charities to apply.”

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