Pret Guildford

Zero Carbon Guildford is a Charity based in Guildford set up in 2022. Originally run entirely by volunteers, we now employ some members of staff as the project has grown. We have set up a Community hub, offering a physical space for all local environmental and social groups and projects to come together to tackle the climate and ecological crisis, and the social issues which share the same root causes as climate breakdown. Zero has set up a Community Fridge at its premises in Guildford - the first Community Fridge in the town. Our primary focus is to stop food waste. Food is freely available to all members of the local community, no referral necessary, but we make sure that those in need are aware of the Fridge and work closely with other groups and refuges. Other projects run by Zero include Rosamund Community Garden, Library of Things, River Testing, Baby Clothes Library, Home Energy Surveys, The Sustainable Business Network, Terracycle, Urban Greening. We work closely with the University of Surrey and other environmental groups.

Cyrenian House is a supported living programme, providing housing and support for homeless men with complex needs. Our residents receive very little financial support, therefore often cannot afford food and basic necessities for themselves. Our project is focused upon supporting these clients to stabilise themselves and their lives, to a point they feel ready to move on from our properties. We provide support to these vulnerable men in all aspects of their lives, including recovery, mental health and searching for jobs. Any food donations would be gratefully appreciated, as people often come to us with very little.

Our role is to work with our amazing local communities to build confidence and empower people to enhance their wellbeing. This could be through finding and supporting local groups, connecting individuals with agencies or community facilities,or simply inspiring people to achieve their goals. We also work with groups and communities to improve and supporting all aspects of the community in their local area. We are working on a project to tackle social isolation, food waste, recycling and celebrating reuse. We run Thrive at the Hive - a community facility full of clothing, homeware and children's items all available on a pay as you feel basis. We have been operating Guildford's Community Fridge for over 5 years and we help people access wonderful food that would otherwise go in landfill!!