Celebrating Founders Day

On 5th May we celebrated our second Founders Day at our flagship home, Merlewood, honouring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Finn.

Born in 1824 Elizabeth became a social entrepreneur and passionate humanitarian who devoted her life to supporting older people and those in financial hardship. Her legacy lives on in the compassionate care delivered across the portfolio of our homes and through their continued connection with the charity Turn2us, of which we are a wholly owned subsidiary.

Staff at Merlewood wore costumes from the 1800s and residents took a look back at Victorian-style life, sharing the Elizabeth Finn story and the long history that precedes the care provision.

Elizabeth’s belief in dignity, compassion and care continues to inspire everything we do today, shaping our commitment to truly person-centred care. Over a century on, we are proud to continue in her footsteps, providing care with the same compassion and purpose.