Our history
In December 2023, Humankind and Richmond Fellowship announced the decision to merge to form a new national charity to better support people facing multiple disadvantage.
The organisations legally merged June 2024, with Aquarius as a subsidiary. In October we became Waythrough.
We couldn’t be more proud to have around 3,200 employees and 500 volunteers supporting over 120,000 people every year in 260 diverse services across England.
Our vision
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
It’s a big ask, but one we aren’t shy of.
Our promise
To everyone that comes through our doors, we promise:
Wherever you are now, we won’t judge or write you off.
We’ll help you work out who you want to be and where you want to go.
We’ll stick with you until you’re ready to move on.
Our values
Our values underpin everything we do – from how we work together through to how we design and deliver services. All our work to fulfil this vision is strengthened by our values.
Kindness: be generous, caring and compassionate.
Courage: be bold, trust, commit.
Respect: everyone deserves dignity.
Our funders
Our work would not be possible without the support of our funders.
The vast majority of our funding comes from the NHS Surrey Heartlands Clinical Commissioning Group and Surrey County Council.
Community Connections across Surrey
There are three Community Connections providers in Surrey, who each provide support, advice and activities for those needing help with their mental health and wellbeing.
The providers cover three different areas which is based on three Clinical Commissioning Groups [CCGs] – North & West Surrey, Mid Surrey and East Surrey.
To access our free services, you can self-refer or be referred to us by your GP, other health professional or organisation. To find out more, please follow the link below.
Helping people in Surrey live better and healthier lives
NHS Surrey Heartlands CCG and Surrey County Council fund and commission mental health services in Surrey – this is why Community Connections Surrey was created.
Surrey Heartlands Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is a GP-led organisation, responsible for planning and buying health services for the local population out of a budget of around £1.5 billion.
There are three Community Connections providers in Surrey, who each provide support, advice and activities for those needing help with their mental health and wellbeing.
Waythrough offers one-to-one support for anyone covered by East Surrey Clinical Commissioning Group: Redhill, Reigate, Horley, Smallfield, Salfords and Tandridge.
Our online workshops are open to anyone who is a resident of Surrey.
Our Community Connections Partners
Our Community Connections partners cover the following areas:
Mary Frances Trust | Surrey Downs CCG
Mole Valley, Banstead, Epsom & Ewell, East Elmbridge.
Catalyst | Guildford & Waverley CCG and North West Surrey CCG
Guildford, Waverley, Woking, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Runnymede, West Elmbridge.
Guildford, Waverley, Woking, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Runnymede, West Elmbridge.
To access our free services, you can self-refer or be referred to us by your GP, other health professional or organisation. To find out more, please follow the link in the button below.
All the online groups and activities for all the Community Connections partners are also listed on the Surrey Virtual Wellbeing Hub: https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/mental-wellbeing/events
