In 1905 The Church Army League of Friends of the Poor was founded by a group of volunteers following an appeal by Wilson Carlisle. In 1911 Friends of the Poor became an independent organisation and they changed to our current name in 1972.
For over 100 years Friends of the Elderly has responded to the changing needs of people and society. Friends of the Elderly are committed to providing excellent care and support for older people and meeting their needs wherever they can.
Vision
Friends of the Elderly aspires to a society where all older people are treated with respect and have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.
Mission
Friends of the Elderly will support older people especially those in need due to physical or mental frailty, isolation or poverty.
Friends of the Elderly will do this by providing high quality caring services, personalised to the needs of the individual and integrated with local communities.
Values
Friends of the Elderly will seek at all times to carry out our Mission in line with our stated values.
They believe in:
