2025 – Year in Review
As we look back on 2025, we are proud to reflect on a year shaped by generosity, connection, and care.
From fundraising successes and new community spaces to service growth and team achievements.
Highlights of 2025
A Message from Michael Crutchley, Chief Executive
“This year focused on strengthening our connections across all our services. A key highlight was the opening of the Knightwood Hub in December, marking an exciting step forward for Brendoncare and the communities we support.
“We also welcomed the first CQC inspection for St Giles View, achieving a rating of ‘Good’ and providing a strong foundation for the future.
“In addition, Brendoncare was proud to have three regional finalists at the Great British Care Awards, celebrating the dedication and excellence of our teams across the organisation.”
– Michael Crutchley, Brendoncare’s Chief Executive
Care Homes
Throughout 2025, Brendoncare’s care homes continued to deliver high-quality care, celebrate milestones and receive national recognition.
- Time Capsule Marks Brendoncare’s 40th Anniversary
To round off our 40th anniversary year, a time capsule was buried at Otterbourne Hill, containing photographs, stories and poems celebrating all the activities at the care homes.
- Quality Care Recognised at St Giles View
Our care homes continue to provide quality care with Brendoncare St Giles View given a ‘Good’ rating by the CQC. This excellent news came as the care home marked its second birthday.
- Celebrating Long Service at Brendoncare
Three nurses celebrated their 25 years’ service at Brendoncare Alton and one of our carers retired after 41 years.
- Top 10 Recognition for Brendoncare
National care home directory, Lottie, recognised Brendoncare as one of its Top 10 Small Care Home Providers.
Fundraising
Brendoncare’s Christmas BIG Give campaign raised £17,177 to support our work with older people. We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated so generously, as well as our charity partners and the BIG Give for helping to make the campaign possible.
A special thanks go to our teams across our care homes for their commitment and support throughout the campaign, and to our champion sponsor Reed, whose backing was instrumental in achieving this wonderful result. Together, this generosity is making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people in our care and communities.
Services - Supporting Older People
Volunteers Donate 19,662 Hours
Key achievements this year included:
- Opening our second Digital Café at the Gosport Community Hub
- A 29% increase in awareness of our Digital Support Service
- 464 telephone support calls
- 73 online clubs and events delivered across the year
To learn more about our clubs and what Brendoncare offers for older people through or community services, please click here.
Our community clubs continue to thrive thanks to the generosity and commitment of our volunteers. During the year, volunteers donated an incredible 19,662 hours, helping to support activities, build connections, and reduce loneliness for older people across our communities.
To learn more about how you can volunteer with Brendoncare, click here.
Careers at Brendoncare
In 2025, we introduced a new work-based learning programme, opening up apprenticeship opportunities and new career pathways. This initiative supports colleagues to grow their skills and build rewarding careers whilst continuing to deliver high-quality care and support to older people.
To learn more about Brendoncare Careers, click here.
Thank you for being a part of Brendoncare’s 2025
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