Mayor Joins Volunteers for a Day of Helping Hands with Good Neighbours CARE
- Kelly Lewis
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 8
On Wednesday, 27 August 2025, the Mayor of our town, Cllr Duncan Pascoe, swapped council meetings for community calls as he spent the day volunteering with Good Neighbours CARE, a long-standing local organisation providing practical help to residents in need.
Cllr Pascoe was joined by John Bines, Chair of Good Neighbours CARE, and worked alongside the charity’s dedicated team of volunteers. The Mayor rolled up his sleeves to take part in a variety of tasks that reflected the vital, day-to-day support the organisation offers - from visiting clients in their homes to accompanying them to hospital appointments and helping with essential grocery shopping.
The Mayor’s involvement shone a light on the tireless work being done behind the scenes by the charity’s 100 volunteers. Founded in 1983, Good Neighbours CARE serves the communities of Ansty, Ardingly, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Horsted Keynes, Lindfield, Scaynes Hill and Wivelsfield Green. Their mission is simple but powerful: offering neighbourly support where it’s needed most.
Speaking at the end of the day, Cllr Pascoe said: "During my day with the volunteers, I was humbled to witness their compassion and commitment to helping others. Some of the volunteers I spoke to have been supporting people in our community for several years and their impact has greatly improved the lives of the people supported. The best part is the volunteers are just like you and me, neighbours that want to look out for other neighbours.
I’m grateful to the volunteers for allowing me to join them for the day, although I learned that the volunteering opportunities at Good Neighbours CARE are highly flexible. For example, you could give just an hour a week to help a vulnerable person with their shopping and make a huge difference to their lives. Volunteering is an incredibly rewarding thing to do, so if you have any spare time, consider joining Good Neighbours CARE to start making a difference to your community."
As the need for these services continues to grow, so does the demand for more volunteers. Whether it’s offering a lift, running errands, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, every contribution counts.
If you’d like to learn more about Good Neighbours CARE or are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit their website: https://www.careinhaywardsheath.co.uk/
Your help could make all the difference to someone in your local community.
