In Memory of Arthur Browne
This project exists because of one person’s lifelong commitment to others.
Arthur Browne gave 27 years of service as a founding trustee of Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead. Quietly and steadily, he shaped the organisation we are today. He also served as a trustee for St Catherine’s Hospice and was a dedicated member of MHA Communities East Surrey and Horley and District U3A. Arthur loved his community deeply and knew the difference that genuine human connection could make.
When Arthur passed away in October 2022, he left a generous bequest to the organisation he had helped build. After careful thought, the Board agreed that his gift should go where it would matter most: directly back to the community he cared for so wholeheartedly.
Arthur’s bequest now funds the Community Companions befriending project in Reigate and Banstead and Tandridge. It is a fitting tribute to a man who believed in the power of showing up for others.
We carry his legacy forward with gratitude.
Community Companions Coming Soon
Something special is on the way.
Inspired by the legacy of Arthur Browne, whose decades of service to this community will never be forgotten, we are preparing to launch Community Companions, a new befriending and connection service for adults aged 18 to 55 across Reigate and Banstead and Tandridge.
We will be sharing full details very soon. If you would like to know more in the meantime, we would love to hear from you contact us at befriending@vase.org.uk