How We Operate

Our companions operate in 4 distinct areas within our community.

Retail
Our companions in our stores sell recycled furniture and homeware to the Hampshire community. We recycle 96% of all items donated to us. We also upcycle furniture teaching our companions new skills as part of this process.

Our companions never cease to amaze us at the eclectic range of items that they identify from the generous product donations we receive.

Catering
Our companions manage all of our catering needs, keeping costs to a minimum thanks to our chefs’ producing a daily menu, using food donations from generous partners. The catering team not only deliver 3 meals a day for their colleagues but also provide a café service in our Winchester store.

Distribution
To support our retail stores we operate a warehouse, a transport office and four vehicles for the collection and delivery of stock as well as transporting our companions as part of their development activities.

DIY Services
The community maintains a very low cost base as we train our companions to maintain the majority of our facilities, including supporting us in cleaning, decorating, gardening, site security and general maintenance.

We spend every penny wisely!