About Us
Making a difference to peoples' lives
At Elizabeth Finn we aim to provide the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness.
These core commitments run through all we do as an organisation and are clear to see when you meet our amazing care staff and whenever you visit our eight unique homes.
Above all, we care. We care about every one of our residents and each of our 750 staff members. We care about our local community and we work together for a fairer society nationally. Through our philanthropic heritage and unique position as a small, “profit for purpose” organisation, we prioritise exemplary, individualised care, whilst enabling meaningful support for our charity partner Turn2us in their vital work supporting struggling families.
At Elizabeth Finn exemplary care is not just outstanding levels of clinical excellence, but truly making a difference to peoples’ lives by developing connections and personal relationships that build a nurturing and supportive environment for our residents and their families.
“I feel privileged to work amongst such kind, caring and lovely people that make up the team without whom I could not do my job.”
Elizabeth Finn Staff Member
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Our Royal Patron: HRH The Duchess of Gloucester
“Since 2003, I have been Royal Patron of Turn2us, the parent charity of Elizabeth Finn Homes, since 2003 and during this time it has been my pleasure to have visited many of the care homes, meeting staff and residents. I have found them to be truly loving homes, where staff and residents flourish, laugh, and build celebratory later life communities.
Both the care homes and the charity itself carry forward the exemplary work initiated by Elizabeth Finn when she set up the Distressed Gentlefolk’s Aid Association in 1897.
Today, Turn2us directly works with those facing extreme financial insecurity, providing emergency grants and information, and sharing their insights and experiences to drive systems change, in order that that fewer people in society ever need to experience poverty.
Elizabeth Finn Homes pays 100% of its profit and rent each year to Turn2us to support this work. They are incredibly proud that through this amazing model of charity ownership the homes turn exemplary care for hundreds of residents into support for millions of struggling families across the UK.
Having met both staff and residents at several of the care homes, I have witnessed the joy, compassion and excellence that is provided by those who really wish to make a difference. Through their work, and that of the charity, the team at Elizabeth Finn Homes give all they can to help build a fairer society, ensuring that residents are supported to lead individual, full and active lives, with the highest levels of care provided in beautiful surroundings.
The wellbeing of older people has long been a cause close to my heart and I am delighted to be able to offer my continued support by acting as Royal Patron.”
We are incredibly grateful and honoured to Her Royal Highness for her invaluable support in championing the rights and dignity of older people and those in financial distress.
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Meet our team
At Elizabeth Finn we aim to be hands-on, visible and always available. From our Chief Executive down to every member of our on-site teams.
Our leadership team comprises Chief Executive Dr Olivia Curno, Finance Director Jonathan Crisp, Marketing Director Anna Boyes, Operations director James Hamilton and People Director Peter Norgate.
We also have a group of very supportive and knowledgeable Non-Executive Directors who provide guidance and insight.
Each of our eight homes has a General Manager on site. All are passionate and committed and bring so much to our homes. Providing inspiration and fostering an all-inclusive team ethic, they work with their teams to implement all we set out to do, each and every day.
Elizabeth Finn Homes today is an organisation focused on caring for those in later life, with the same insight, kindness and compassion that has been part of our unique history, dating back to 1897.
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A history dating back over 140 years
EFH today is an organisation focused on caring for those in later life, with the same insight, kindness and compassion that has been part of our unique history, which dates back to 1879.
At the age of 72, Elizabeth Finn founded the Distressed Gentlefolk’s Aid Association from her home in London, deciding something had to be done to deal with the poverty and illness she saw in her circle of society.
Our first residential care home was purchased in 1948 and since then we have been guided by Elizabeth’s vision and wisdom and it is with pride that we continue her legacy.
Take a look back at the key events in our history to understand more of what we are today.
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Proud to Be a Real Living Wage Employer
At Elizabeth Finn Homes, we are proud to be a committed Real Living Wage employer. The real Living Wage is a wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 15,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs – like the weekly shop. We believe that fair pay is fundamental to creating a supportive and thriving workplace. By paying the Real Living Wage, we ensure that our dedicated employees receive a wage that reflects the true cost of living, helping to alleviate financial insecurity and reduce financial pressures. This commitment reflects our core values and dedication to the people who make our homes truly special.
Our mission is clear: We create loving homes where people in later life and those who care for them can flourish, working together for a fairer society. Upholding the Real Living Wage is a direct extension of this purpose. We recognise that our workforce is the heart of our homes, and by paying a fair wage, we enable our employees to focus on delivering the highest standard of care. A secure and supported workforce ultimately leads to better outcomes for our residents, reinforcing our commitment to both our staff and those we care for.
Beyond pay, we invest in building fulfilling careers in care, complemented by a supportive benefits package designed to enhance the well-being and professional development of our employees. This includes training and career progression opportunities, ensuring that working in care is not just a job, but a long-term, rewarding career path.
As part of our rounded approach to employee support, we have also introduced enhanced parental leave following the implementation of our new Parental Leave Policy in 2024. This initiative reflects our belief in providing meaningful, family-friendly policies that support our staff at every stage of life. By fostering a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and rewarded, we are creating an environment where both residents and staff can truly flourish whilst supporting a stronger, more compassionate care sector.
