Woking-based premium sausage producer Porky Whites has partnered with halow, a Guildford charity supporting young adults with learning disabilities and autism, to co-create two exclusive sausage flavours that capture both creativity and community spirit.
As proud members of Surrey Hills Enterprises, Porky Whites has long been committed to local partnerships, sustainability, and purpose-led initiatives. This latest collaboration exemplifies how businesses in the Surrey Hills region can work together to deliver meaningful, community-first impact.
The project began with halow’s young people visiting the Porky Whites factory in Old Woking for a Sausage Flavour Workshop, where they developed a range of flavour ideas alongside the Porky Whites team and seasoning specialists Foodmaker. The aim? To design a bespoke sausage that would reflect their tastes and personalities — and be served at halow’s Building Futures Awards, a celebration of their progress and achievements.
“It was such a joy to open our doors and share our passion for quality food with the young people from halow,” said Carla Quirk, Head of Culture at Porky Whites. “This collaboration reflects what Surrey Hills is all about — local businesses giving back, sharing knowledge, and building real connections.”
Six flavour ideas were shortlisted and tested, with the young people returning in June to vote on their favourites. The top picks? A Chinese Pork Sausage and a Sweet Pork Sausage, which were proudly served to parents, carers, staff, and local dignitaries including the Mayor of Guildford, Howard Smith and the MPs for Woking and Guildford Will Forster and Zoe Franklin, at the awards evening.
“This wasn’t just a factory tour or a tasting — it was a moment of empowerment for the young adults involved,” said Fran Wyatt, Managing Director of Porky Whites. “We’re always looking for ways to use our business for good in our local community.”
Porky Whites’ ongoing partnership with halow is just one example of how Surrey Hills-based businesses are leading the way in blending quality, heritage, and heart.
About halow
halow is a Guildford-based charity supporting over 250 young adults across Surrey with learning disabilities and autism. The charity helps individuals build confidence, learn life skills, gain independence, and pursue employment and social opportunities — creating lasting, positive change for young people and their families.
About Porky Whites
Based in the heart of Surrey, family-run Porky Whites has been producing premium sausages and meat products for over 90 years. Known for their award-winning flavours and dedication to quality, Porky Whites combines traditional British butchery with a passion for innovation and community partnership.
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