St John's Foundation Est. 1174

Who we are

Our primary goal is simple: to provide safe and secure accommodation designed for independent living for older adults. Our homes offer residents at St John’s a place of their own, with neighbours and support close by.

But housing is only part of our work.

For more than eight and a half centuries, we have adapted to the changing needs of our community. Today, alongside our homes, we run an activities programme for people aged 55+ to stay healthy and connected.

We also provide financial grants through our Crisis Programme for those who need support while experiencing a period of financial hardship.

Our culture and values

Every aspect of our work is built upon our values of trust, kindness and courage.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At St John's, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and helps us better serve our residents, beneficiaries, colleagues and communities.

We are committed to providing a working environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness, and where decisions relating to recruitment, development, reward and progression are based on merit, skills and potential.

We welcome and value the different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and identities that people bring. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We recognise that inclusion is about more than preventing discrimination. We aim to create a culture of belonging where people feel welcomed, respected, heard and able to be themselves at work. We encourage colleagues to share ideas, challenge constructively and contribute fully, knowing that different perspectives strengthen decision-making and help us achieve our charitable purpose.

Everyone at St John's has a role to play in creating an inclusive workplace, and we are committed to continually reviewing and improving our practices to ensure they remain fair, accessible and inclusive for all.