Our Impact
2025 in numbers
At Sutton Community Project, we’ve given away over £281,000 worth of food
and other goods to individuals and families in need.
In February 2026, we conducted a survey and an evaluation was undertaken to assess its impact on service users (whom we call 'Neighbours') and the wider community.
A full report may be dowloaded here:
The Highlight of Findings in 2026 Survey:
100% people said they would recommend Sutton Community Project to their friends.
Overall satisfaction to the project is very high: 94.2% (69.8% indicated that they are extremely satisfied and 24.4% said they are satisfied with the service.)
Nearly 85% of Neighbours felt more sociable after joining the project, and 72% felt less isolated. 79% of them revealed that they knew how to socialise with others better.
Over 80% users felt more helpful since joining the service and around 79% of them suggested that their wellbeing has been improved. 72% of them believed that they were more able to solve problem.
81% of Neighbours believe our community is more united and working together effectively. 82.5% feel they are more willing to help those in the community or neighbours.
"Sutton Community Project provides all those in need not only with food aid, but also with divine food in the form of Biblical teachings. Souls more important than anything else."
(anonymous / public comment)
What does this community project mean to you?
It’s amazing - great for socialising and friendly staff and are very welcoming. I suffered from mental health issues and going out, and this has helped me so so much helping my mobility by getting out and everyone’s so lovely. My anxiety is better especially the first time. The food has helped so much and is making my diet healthier because I couldn’t afford it.
Before I came I felt isolated and lonely and didn’t have many friends. Since joining I have met and made friends with some lovely people and I really enjoy their company plus the food I get helps me a lot when I live alone on basic state pension.
This community project has been a huge support and help for me. I received not only a box of vegetables and fruits every week, but also mental support. I found friends and always visit this place with pleasure.
It’s a life line, that I really needed when I was struggling due my leave from work. They say it takes a village when you have children and it’s nice to know that I have a village to help me on a Tuesday afternoon.
It has made me to help others and to meet other people and the help and support from this has enriched my whole life in ways that I didn't expect.
Our Progress in 2025
2025 has been a big year for Sutton Community Project: a year of growth, expantion, collaboration and a lot of hard work. Below are just some of our highlights:
Growth
We moved from Room 14, which had a maximum capacity of 30 people, to the Big Hall where we can now comfortably host up to 300. This change has given us a much larger, more welcoming space where our community café, food distribution, and kids’ club can all take place together in one central location. A new team structure has also been introduced to ensure greater resilience and long-term sustainability.
Expansion
As our Bible study / course group continued to grow, we reached the maximum capacity of the Upper Room and needed to expand. This led to the launch of Open Well in January 2026. With the Ukrainian group also growing, we now meet from 1pm in the Small Hall (capacity 70), while the Ukrainian refugees gather in the Library. Our neighbours now have greater opportunities to connect, share food, and serve one another.
Collaboration
Our partnership with Sutton Primary Care Networks (NHS) has been a great blessing. With access to a community van, we can now collect surplus food during the week and distribute it more efficiently—helping ensure that more food reaches families in need instead of going to landfill. The project has also welcomed new volunteers, giving them valuable experience that we hope will support them in moving towards future employment.