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Meaningful connection starts with listening
Earlier this year, we invited volunteers, scheme members, supporters, partners and staff to share their experiences with us as part of our Listen In month. We wanted to hear about what we are doing well, where we could improve and how we could help more people feel...
Together Co volunteers Jackie and Maureen celebrated at Plumpton Races Ladies Day
Eight inspirational women, including long-standing Together Co volunteers Maureen and Jackie, were given a special welcome at the Mansell McTaggart Ladies Day as Sussex Heroines. The event at Plumpton Racecourse recognised the contribution they make through their work...
Making sure everyone feels like they belong has always been at the heart of what we do
Together Co supports people across Brighton and Hove who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation, and want to feel a part of their community, when they might be struggling with their confidence and connecting with others.
Together Co CEO Emily Daniel heads to Parliament during Loneliness Awareness Week
Together Co's CEO Emily Daniel will help to spread the message of connection when she visits Parliament. Emily Daniel is attending the official parliamentary launch of Loneliness Awareness Week as a member of the Loneliness Policy Action Group, at the House of Commons...
A winter of warmth, powered by people
This winter, Together Co brought warmth to doorsteps and communities across Brighton and Hove, not just through practical support, but through connection. In 2025, 250 people received a Together Co winter hamper, three times the number delivered the year before. Each...
How Together Co met rising demand and strengthened community connection
Together Co responded to rising need in 2024/25 by expanding services, and strengthening partnerships and its community of volunteers. The charity’s latest impact report shows that as loneliness and social isolation continue to increase, the effect on people’s mental,...
Charity auction offers rare opportunity to rename Brighton Palace Pier carousel horse
A charity auction is offering people the chance to name one of Brighton Palace Pier’s carousel horses. The Gallopers Carousel ride has been a fixture on the iconic landmark since 1996, but name changes on the horses are only reserved to mark special occasions. This...
Together Co appoints five new trustees to support next stage of growth
Five new trustees with specialist expertise ranging from emergency care, social prescribing, HR, AI innovation to senior leadership have been appointed to the Together Co Board. With a broad range of skills, ages and backgrounds, the new trustees will bring new...
Emily Daniel appointed Chief Executive of Together Co as April Baker steps down after impactful leadership
Emily Daniel, Together Co's Deputy CEOTogether Co CEO April Baker has announced that she is stepping down in December after nearly four years at the charity’s helm. The Board of Trustees has appointed current Deputy CEO Emily Daniel as the new CEO of the Brighton and...
Golden Hour: A cocktail that connects
The Golden Hour cocktail is a drink with meaning which has been created in partnership with No. 124 by GuestHouse as part of its commitment to support Together Co as members of our 25 Club. This year marks Together Co’s 25th anniversary and we are celebrating by...
Together Co Strategy 2025–2028: Building Social Health for Thriving Communities
Together Co believes connection is a human right. For 25 years, we have been tackling loneliness across Brighton and Hove, helping people find belonging and community.
But loneliness remains one of the UK’s biggest public health challenges. In this city alone, more than 22,000 people report feeling lonely often or most of the time, and the impact damages both mental and physical health.
That is why our new strategy for 2025–2028 sets out a bold ambition: to champion social health, so that everyone has the connections they need to thrive.
Celebrating Best of British Events supporting Together Co
Last week, we had the honour of being the chosen charity at this year’s Best of British London event. Hosted at the stunning Waldorf Hotel, the event brought together more than 150 business leaders, sports enthusiasts, and generous supporters for an inspiring...
Volunteers’ Week: Natasha tells us why she 100% loves volunteering for Together Co
As Volunteers’ Week comes to end we want to share Natasha’s story with you. Natasha has been volunteering with us since the beginning of 2024, and having experienced loneliness and isolation herself, she said Together Co sang to her heart. "Once I completed the...
Together Co Celebrates 25 Years of Connection with City-Wide Bus Roadshow
Together Co is hitting the road to celebrate 25 years of building connections and tackling loneliness in Brighton and Hove. In collaboration with Brighton & Hove Buses, we are hosting a one-day roadshow as part of our Connect in 25 campaign, which aims to...
Introducing John’s Table: Connecting the community, one cup at a time
We understand the profound impact of simple human connection, which is why we are thrilled to announce the launch of John’s Table in collaboration with Hello My Moon. John’s Table is inspired by the memory of Hello My Moon co-owner Catherine’s father, John, who found...
Why social connection is so important for the younger generation
Lara Rodwell is the founder of The Lonely Club and shares her journey of loneliness to connection through instagram. Here she writes about loneliness among her generation and why social connection is so important. People aged 19 to 29 are the loneliest age group,...
