We helped sort and organise food donations, putting tins and supplies into the correct storage areas so everything is easy to access for the next session. After that, we worked together to reset the church hall by stacking chairs and returning the space to its original layout. It was a smooth and efficient session, with great teamwork and a positive atmosphere. It felt rewarding to support the foodbank and help keep things running well for the community.

Last night’s mission to Bassuah Legacy Foundation was stitched together beautifully — and honestly? We absolutely nailed it.

We kicked things off at Shepherd’s Bush station with our usual pre-task buzz. Huge shoutout to Ali on their very first GoodGym session! You didn’t just show up — you showed out. And welcome to your first Group Run Jasmine and Jalal. First time experiencing the magic that is controlled chaos in a charity shop… and you handled it like pros. Consider yourselves officially initiated.

Once inside, we got straight to work supporting Bassuah’s incredible mission of uplifting and empowering single families in need. Our task? Bring order to the kingdom of donations. And oh, did we deliver.

• Tops were tamed

• Hats were herded

• Scarves were sorted

• Bedding was beautifully bundled

We worked like a dream team — coordinated, considerate, and efficient — even while honouring Tina’s (very firm!) request that we not move things around too much. Did that stop us from being effective? Absolutely not. We organised with precision. We shuffled strategically. We maximised impact within our “minimal movement” brief.

And because we can’t help ourselves, we’ve already started brainstorming ways to transform the basement storage into additional selling space. More rails, clearer layout, better flow — imagine the fundraising potential! Watch this space… we’ve got plans.

Same time next month — comfy clothes, positive energy, and plenty more good vibes.🙌

"Do you have a bucket?" - Mrs C

...was not what Kash and Sevan wanted to hear from a beneficiary at the start of a mission to clean Mrs C's windows. Thankfully, Mrs C was not as unprepared as they initially feared. There was a mop bucket, some cleaning cloths and a brand new step ladder and window cleaning pole. Mrs C had a large bottle of Fairy Liquid and the dregs of some white wine vinegar too. Sevan mixed them together with warm water and made some good-enough-for-the job window washing liquid while Kash put the window washing pole together.

Inevitably, Kash and Sevan got wet. Sometimes in expected ways, like water dribbling down their sleeves as they reached up to clean the windows. Other times, they were surprised, like when they tried to rinse the mop bucket with the garden hose that was strung over a window. The bucket stayed dry and instead, they turned on a water feature that sprayed everywhere, giving the window and the GoodGymers a nice a shower.

Once they had everything prepared, Kash and Sevan breezed through cleaning Mrs C's traditional wooden sash windows. They speedily worked through the panes in the back garden and back door, plus the bay window in front, cleaning the frames and sills too. The squeegee wasn't great, leaving a few streaks, but Mrs C was really pleased and could see the difference immediately.

"I can see the shine in the kitchen! ✨" - Mrs C

Me and Theo were on hand to help the volunteers, several missing today, set up the foodbank.

A satisfying hour lugging around crates and boxes of food which will help the most vulnerable in society take care of themselves.

Helped organise and stack food crates ready for distribution at the H&F Foodbank. A well-run session with a friendly team, and great to contribute to supporting the local community.

“Everything went smoothly and efficiently. The team worked together with great organisation, cooperation, and positive energy to complete the pack-down quickly. It was rewarding to contribute to keeping the foodbank running and supporting people in our local community.”